2013 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · FP13 WCT

A clear mechanical theme emerges from this 2013 Ford Focus MOT history, defined by a cluster of front axle advisories recorded at the 2025 test alongside a minor lighting failure. The 2026-06-22 pass was clean apart from two rear direction indicator advisories noting slight discolouration on both sides, but the more telling entry sits in the 2025-07-15 test, where the nearside rear stop lamp failed on the major defects list and the same inspection raised advisories for both front brake discs and both front suspension arm rear bushes. Between 2021 and 2024 the record shows four consecutive clean passes with no advisories whatsoever, meaning the front end wear and stop lamp issue only surfaced in the most recent two test cycles. The pattern points to a vehicle that held a tidy roadworthiness profile for several years before presenting age-related front suspension and brake wear in mid-2025, with the lighting issue resolved at the retest. The indicator discolouration in 2026 is a minor cosmetic note rather than a mechanical concern but suggests the rear lamp units are beginning to weather. Across thirteen years the recorded mileage of 95,552 equates to roughly 7,350 miles per year, which sits within the expected range for a car of this age and confirms steady rather than sporadic use. The MOT testing record shows consistent annual attendance from 2021 through 2026 with no multi-year lay-up, and mileage appears to have accumulated in a regular pattern between tests rather than through any single large jump. This kind of steady annual usage typically keeps consumables such as brake pads, discs, tyres and suspension components working through their normal service life rather than suffering from dried seals or seized mechanisms associated with prolonged standing. There is nothing in the mileage profile to suggest motorway-only commuting, short-trip abuse or unusual use; the recorded accumulation is consistent with mixed everyday driving. For a prospective buyer, the front suspension arm rear bushes flagged on both sides at the 2025 test warrant close attention on a road test. Listen for clonking or rattling noises from the front end over uneven surfaces, particularly over speed humps and potholes, and feel for vagueness or delay in the steering response on direction changes. Jacking the front wheels off the ground and rocking the tyres at nine and three o'clock will reveal any excessive play in the bushes, while worn components may also produce a shimmy through the steering wheel under braking. The front brake disc advisories for pitting and scoring on both sides indicate the discs are approaching the end of their useful life even though they passed at the last test, so expect a pulsating brake pedal or vibration through the steering wheel under firm braking, and budget for replacement of both front discs and pads as an imminent cost. The nearside rear stop lamp failure in 2025 is a simple electrical fix rather than a systemic concern, but it is worth confirming the wiring and bulb holder are sound rather than merely swapping a bulb. The 2026 advisories for both rear direction indicators showing slight discolouration suggest UV degradation of the lens, which will continue to worsen and may eventually cause an MOT failure if left unattended. On the test drive, verify all rear lighting functions correctly and check that the horn operates, given the 2021 failure for a non-working horn, by pressing it from multiple angles. Finally, request a current brake fluid service record, as fluid changes are not visible in the MOT data but are essential on a thirteen year old vehicle that has seen regular annual use, and inspect the underbody for any corrosion around the subframe mounting points and brake line brackets, areas that typically suffer on a Focus of this age and mileage.