2013 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · FN13 VSV
2013 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 171,425 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,425 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FN13 VSV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2026
- 171,425 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN13 VSV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Ford Focus (FN13 VSV) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FN13 VSV Mileage History
- 07/03/2023171,332 mi
- 02/04/2024158,368 mi-12,964 mi
- 22/03/2025164,390 mi+6,022 mi
- 27/03/2026171,423 mi+7,033 mi
- 28/03/2026171,425 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 30 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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