2013 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · CK63 AEA

The 2013 Ford Focus presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 24 March 2025 at 166,549 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, with the two most recent annual tests showing clean passes and no advisories logged. However, the record reveals a recurring pattern of administrative failures: the car failed on 21 March 2025 at 166,534 miles and again on 30 January 2023 at 138,429 miles, both with no defects recorded. This suggests documentation or presentation issues at the test centre rather than mechanical faults, though it warrants confirmation that no hidden defects were masked. Mileage stands at 166,549 against a 13-year lifespan, equating to roughly 12,800 miles per year and placing this vehicle firmly in high-use territory for its class. The odometer advanced from 138,456 miles at the February 2023 pass to 154,205 at the March 2024 pass, then to 166,549 by March 2025. That is about 12,300 to 14,000 miles added each year, a consistent accumulation with no standing periods or sudden jumps. The DVSA data itself is sparse, showing only passes and non-defect failures across four years, which limits insight into wear items normally expected at this mileage. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the high mileage and age. The clean MOT history means no corrosion, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity concerns were formally flagged, but testers issue no advisories on this record at all, which is unusual for a 166,000-mile Focus. Verify the actual condition of tyres, wiper blades, and underbody rust in person rather than relying on the absence of entries. The repeated no-defect failures imply previous owners may have presented the car without correct paperwork or for retest administrative reasons rather than neglect of consumables. Given the high annual use, expect accelerated drivetrain wear unseen in the MOT data. Treat the clean record as a baseline, not a guarantee, and budget for imminent mechanical servicing.