2013 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · FP13 AEF

The vehicle currently holds a clean roadworthiness status following a pass on February 17, 2026 at 177,036 miles. While the record shows a failure just four days prior at the same mileage, the lack of recorded defects on that failure entry suggests a potential administrative error or a minor rectified issue. The overall maintenance trend appears stable, as the vehicle has passed without recorded advisories or mechanical failures for the last four years of testing. At 177,036 miles, this 13-year-old Focus has covered a high average of approximately 13,600 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage, with a 13,997-mile interval between February 2023 and February 2024, and another 18,652 miles between February 2024 and February 2025. This rapid mileage accumulation suggests frequent motor-road use, which typically places significant stress on drivetrain components and suspension bushings compared to lower-mileage vehicles used for short urban trips only. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on high-wear components common to this age and mileage. Given the distance, a thorough check of the front control arms, coil springs, and ball joints is essential, as these often degrade under heavy use. The braking system should also be scrutinized for thinning discs and seized calipers, as the high mileage indicates frequent heat-cycling. Although the MOT history is currently clean, the chassis must be inspected for structural corrosion on the sills and rear mounting points to ensure long-term integrity despite the high exposure to the elements.