2013 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · DA63 TWW

The 2013 Ford Focus currently holds a failed MOT status from the most recent test on 12 July 2024 at 73,226 miles, with the DVSA listing no specific defects recorded against that failure. Prior to this, the vehicle passed every annual test from 2021 through 2023 with no advisories or defects logged. The maintenance trend cannot be classed as stable given the unexplained failure, but the earlier history shows a clean three-year run with no escalating faults. Recorded mileage stands at 73,226 against an approximate 13-year lifespan, equating to roughly 5,633 miles per year. The car covered only 4,007 miles between the July 2021 test at 61,607 miles and the July 2024 failure at 73,226 miles. Low annual use of this nature often signals extended standing periods, which can accelerate rubber perishing, brake seizing, and underbody corrosion despite low drivetrain wear. The sparse record shows no rapid accumulation or missing intervals, though the absence of any advisory notes across passes may reflect light examiner scrutiny rather than confirmed condition. A buyer must physically verify why the July 2024 test failed, since DVSA captured no defect text. Inspect brake discs and calipers for binding after standing, check suspension bushes and coil springs for degradation, and confirm exhaust emissions meet limits. Structural integrity around sills and subframes needs close checking for corrosion given the low-use pattern. Given the failed certificate remains unresolved as of 8 July 2026, the vehicle is not legally roadworthy without a fresh pass. Treat the clean 2021 to 2023 record as a positive baseline, but commission an independent inspection before any purchase commitment.