2013 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · EO63 EWN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a recent decline in proactive care. While the car passed its most recent test in March 2024 at 92,151 miles, the preceding failure on the same day reveals a pattern of deferred maintenance. The presence of a missing rear anti-roll bar linkage, non-functional stop lamps, and a tyre with structural damage reaching the cords suggests that the previous owner only addressed faults when necessary to pass the legal test, rather than performing regular servicing or inspections. At 92,151 miles over 13 years, the vehicle has averaged approximately 7,000 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage patterns. However, there is a significant gap in records between April 2023 at 68,803 miles and March 2024 at 92,151 miles, representing over 23,000 miles driven in a single year. This burst of mileage likely correlates with the accelerated wear observed in the 2024 test, specifically regarding the thin front brake pads and the degraded nearside front wheel bearing. A physical inspection must focus on the front suspension assembly and braking system. The tester flagged a noisy nearside front wheel bearing in 2024, which should be checked for play or humming to ensure it was replaced. The light misting on the offside rear shock absorber noted in 2023 requires a re-examination to confirm the seal has not progressed to a full fluid leak. Given the previous failure for a missing anti-roll bar linkage, the buyer should also inspect all rubber bushes and linkage arms for tearing or play to ensure no other suspension components have been neglected during the last repairs.