2013 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · CK63 CKC

A noteworthy feature of this 2013 Ford Focus is the unusual MOT outcome pattern, with two recorded failures in the dataset and remarkably clean pass certificates, suggesting that retest work was carried out promptly after each fail rather than indicating chronic component deterioration. The most recent test on 2025-08-19 returned a pass with no advisories or defects recorded, having followed a failure the day before on 2025-08-18 that also carries no recorded defect details. A similar pattern appears earlier in 2023, with a failure on 2023-09-01 immediately followed by a pass on 2023-09-02. With no advisory text or defect codes logged across any of the five tests, the DVSA record provides no direct insight into the specific mechanical items addressed between the fails and passes, but the back-to-back turnaround indicates the vehicle was returned to roadworthy condition with little delay. Across its 13 years the vehicle has accumulated 91,679 recorded miles, equating to roughly 7,050 miles annually, a broadly typical figure for a car of this age and one that suggests regular rather than occasional use. The mileage progression between tests is consistent, with no sudden jumps indicative of long-distance motorway accumulation or, conversely, extended periods of inactivity that might encourage corrosion or fluid degradation. The annual testing cadence has been maintained without multi-year gaps, meaning there is no evidence in the record of a prolonged lay-up that could have allowed moisture ingress into brake systems, flat-spotted tyres, or stagnation of lubricants. For a prospective buyer, the absence of recorded advisories on brake discs, pads, suspension bushes, coil springs, or corrosion means that none of these components have been formally flagged in the MOT history and they should therefore be evaluated from a standing start at the present mileage. Given the age and odometer reading, the brake discs and pads should be physically inspected for wear close to or beyond minimum thickness, and the rear drums or calipers checked for binding or seizing, as these are common wear items on a Focus of this vintage. On a test drive, listen for clonks or knocks from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which would suggest worn wishbone bushes, drop links, or anti-roll bar mountings, and pay particular attention to steering precision, as vagueness or clonking through the column can indicate top mount or rack wear. Equally important is a thorough visual check of the underbody and structural areas, since the MOT record provides no reassurance on corrosion status; Focus vehicles of this generation are known to be susceptible to subframe and wheel arch corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points. Inspect the exhaust for blowing joints and listen for rattles under load, check all coolant and oil pipes for signs of leakage or perished rubber, and verify that all warning lamps extinguish promptly on ignition. Finally, a compression test or diagnostic scan for fault codes would be prudent given the recorded failures without defect details, ensuring that any underlying engine or emissions issues resolved at the time of retest have not since deteriorated.