2013 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · DX13 RFZ

The 2025‑10‑28 MOT at 188,779 miles records a failure, rendering the vehicle currently non‑roadworthy. The tester flagged rear brake pads measuring less than 1.5 mm, binding rear brakes, play in the steering rack inner joint(s), insecure rear sound deadening material and a deteriorated registration plate, all of which constitute serious mechanical and structural advisories. Repeated failures on brake wear and steering components since the 2023 test indicate a worsening trend rather than improvement. The 2013 Ford Focus has accumulated 188,779 miles, equivalent to roughly 14,500 miles per year, a rate that exceeds typical usage for a vehicle of this age. Mileage jumps are evident: from 177,573 miles in November 2023 to 181,845 miles in October 2024 the vehicle covered 4,272 miles, and from 181,845 miles to 188,779 miles in October 2025 it added 7,934 miles, showing rapid accumulation in the past year. Earlier intervals also display high annual mileage, suggesting intensive use that accelerates wear on consumables and structural parts. Recurring defects include rear brake pads worn below the legal limit on multiple occasions, steering rack inner joint play on both sides, worn suspension arm pins and bushes, rear sound deadening that remains insecure, fractured coil springs noted in 2020, rear brake disc pitting, edge‑wear tyre patterns, a loose rear exhaust heat guard around the fuel tank, and corrosion indicated by a deteriorated registration plate. These patterns point to ongoing mechanical risk in the braking, steering and suspension systems as well as potential structural corrosion. A buyer should therefore inspect rear brake pad thickness and disc condition, test steering rack movement for binding and excessive play, examine suspension components for worn pins, bushes and trailing arm bushes, verify tyre tread wear and tread depth, check the rear exhaust heat guard and surrounding chassis for rust or looseness, confirm that the registration plate corrosion does not conceal structural damage, and ensure the engine management light operates correctly and all lamps function. Addressing these items will reveal whether the documented faults have been remedied or remain active hazards.