2013 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · BD13 WXG

The vehicle remains roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 4 June 2026 at 116,988 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a persistent pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. While the car has consistently passed its tests, the recurring nature of steering and tyre wear issues indicates that components are only addressed once they reach a point of failure or significant wear rather than being replaced upon early signs of degradation. At 116,988 miles over 13 years, the vehicle averages approximately 9,000 miles per year, which aligns with typical national averages for a car of this age. The record shows consistent usage intervals, with roughly 7,200 miles covered between the 2025 and 2026 tests, and approximately 9,500 miles between 2024 and 2025. This regularity suggests the vehicle has not sat stationary for long periods, which generally helps prevent the degradation of rubber components and fluid seals. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front steering assembly and suspension. The history reveals a clear progression of faults involving the offside front steering rack inner joints and ball joints noted between 2022 and 2024. Coupled with the repeated reports of tyres worn on the edges in 2023 and 2026, this suggests a persistent alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that have not been fully rectified. The offside front shock absorber also requires checking for signs of increased leaking or seal failure. Structural attention is required regarding the rear subframe due to corrosion flagged in the 2024 test at 100,221 miles. While the tester deemed it acceptable at the time, corrosion on these models tends to accelerate over time and should be monitored for structural integrity risks. The minor exhaust leak noted in May 2025 should also be verified to ensure it has not developed into a larger failure that could affect emissions readings in future tests.