2013 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · EN13 GTF

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status with a consistent maintenance trend over the last three years. The most recent MOT test in August 2022 at 184,197 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that previous mechanical and safety issues were addressed. While the car suffered from failures in earlier years, the clean results of the subsequent two tests suggest the vehicle is currently being maintained to a functional operational standard. The mileage profile reflects high usage for a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 14,000 miles per annum. Data shows a rapid accumulation between July 2020 and July 2021, where the car covered 2,461 miles in a twenty-month period. This consistent use suggests regular motorway or rural driving, which is often less taxing on drivetrain components than frequent short-distance city trips. The gap of 3,623 miles between the 2021 and 2022 tests continues this steady annual mileage pattern. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension assembly, as the offside front coil spring fractured in July 2020 at 178,113 miles. Given the high mileage, the rubber bushes, ball joints, and shock absorbers require close scrutiny for signs of perished material or leakage. The previous windscreen washer failure in 2021 is a minor consumable issue, but it highlights a need to check the pump and fluid lines for blockages or electrical faults. At over 184,000 miles, the structural integrity of the chassis and the condition of brakes are paramount. The record does not show historical corrosion, but the high mileage increases the likelihood of accelerated wear on brake calipers and exhaust mounts. An inspector should check for binding calipers or excessive thinning of the brake discs to ensure the high-frequency use has not led to deferred mechanical maintenance.