2013 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · EX13 DME

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on the most recent inspection data. The latest MOT test conducted in April 2025 at 72,414 miles resulted in a clean pass, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety standards. While a failure was recorded in May 2024 at 61,447 miles, the immediate pass on the same day suggests the previous owner addressed the identified faults promptly without allowing the defects to persist. The mileage profile is notably low for a thirteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,570 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between November 2022 at 56,772 miles and May 2023 at 57,938 miles, where only 1,166 miles were covered in six months. However, usage increased to 10,967 miles between the May 2024 and April 2025 tests. This pattern suggests the car may have sat for long periods historically but currently sees consistent short-distance use. A physical inspection should focus on components prone to age-related degradation rather than mileage-based wear. The buyer must examine the rubber-based suspension bushes and coil springs, as these can perish or crack when a vehicle remains stationary for extended periods. Given the low mileage, brake discs should be checked for surface corrosion or pitting caused by lack of use. Additionally, verifying the structural integrity of the sills and rear wheel arches is vital to ensure that the low mileage has not masked hidden rust that develops over the vehicle's age.