2013 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · FH13 WDA

The 2013 Ford Focus presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 9 September 2025 at 107,322 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three preceding annual tests also passed cleanly. The only blemish is a failed test on 2 August 2023 at 87,047 miles, reversed the next day on 3 August 2023 at 87,053 miles with a pass and no defects logged, indicating a likely administrative or minor rectification turnaround rather than a serious mechanical fault. Mileage accumulation is consistent with typical use for a thirteen-year-old vehicle. The record shows 77,846 miles in August 2022, rising to 87,053 by August 2023, 97,933 by August 2024, and 107,322 by September 2025. That equates to roughly 9,000 to 10,000 miles per year across the documented period, marginally above the 8,256-mile annual average implied by the odometer. The DVSA data is sparse on advisories, with no corrosion, suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust emissions concerns flagged at any stage. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and consumable wear despite the clean sheet. The absence of recorded advisories across five years suggests the previous keeper addressed issues before test or the car saw gentle use, but MOT passes do not certify component life. Examine coil springs, binding calipers, and tyre tread depth manually, as these items wear outside the test window. Given the 2023 fail-with-no-defect anomaly and the car's age, verify the V5C and any interim service history. The record implies disciplined annual testing rather than neglected upkeep, yet standing periods between the 2023 retest hint at short-term ownership churn worth clarifying before purchase.