2013 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · FL13 VDJ

The 2013 Ford Focus presents a stable mechanical history, culminating in a clean pass at 194,306 miles during the September 2025 test. The maintenance trend remains consistent, with no recorded defects across the last three years of testing. Anomalous failed entries appear on the record for September 2024 and September 2025, both at identical mileages to their subsequent same-day passes and listing no defects. Despite these administrative quirks, the vehicle has consistently achieved a roadworthy standard without requiring any remedial mechanical work or advisories. The recorded mileage of 194,306 miles equates to an annual average of roughly 14,947 miles, which is high for a thirteen-year-old vehicle. Between the August 2023 test at 163,931 miles and the September 2024 test at 183,422 miles, the Focus covered 19,491 miles, indicating a period of intense use. This dropped to 10,884 miles over the following twelve months leading to the September 2025 test. Such high mileage accelerates the degradation of consumables and structural components, demanding a thorough physical inspection beyond the clean MOT data. A buyer must scrutinize the suspension and chassis components carefully, as high-mileage Focus models frequently suffer from worn suspension bushes, weakened coil springs, and corroded brake discs. The absence of MOT advisories does not guarantee the absence of play in the steering or uneven tyre wear, which often go unrecorded if they meet the legal tread depth threshold. Inspect the exhaust system for corrosion and check the calipers for any sign of binding, a common issue on heavily used examples. Underbody rust and structural integrity around the suspension mounting points require close visual examination, given the mileage accumulated over the last three years.