2013 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · GF13 JKX

The 2013 Ford Focus presents a stable and recently improving maintenance trend, with a clean pass recorded on 16 February 2026 at 95,553 miles showing zero defects. That February pass followed a failure just two days prior on 14 February at the identical mileage, where the tester flagged a non-working offside main beam headlamp and a failed side repeater lamp. Both electrical faults were evidently rectified immediately, suggesting attentive ownership in the short term. The record indicates a vehicle that is currently roadworthy with no live advisories, though the pattern of minor electrical failures warrants attention to the wider lighting circuit. The mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 7,350 miles per year. The progression from 87,638 miles in August 2024 to 94,131 miles in August 2025 represents approximately 6,493 miles over twelve months, which sits comfortably within normal use. The jump from 94,131 miles in August 2025 to 95,553 miles by February 2026 adds only 1,422 miles across six months, suggesting the car may have been used less frequently in the most recent period or covered shorter journeys. No significant mileage gaps or suspicious jumps are present in the record. The recurring theme across multiple tests is front brake disc wear. In August 2024 at 87,638 miles, both front brake discs were flagged as worn, and by August 2025 at 94,131 miles the discs were again noted as worn, pitted or scored, with the front pads also wearing thin. This pattern suggests the front braking system has been a persistent area of consumption across at least two MOT cycles. A prospective buyer should inspect the current condition of the front discs, pads, and calipers in person, checking for lipping, scoring depth, and uneven wear that could indicate a binding caliper or sticking slide pin. The nearside rear tyre advisory for cracking and perishing noted in August 2024 also points to a history of tyre condition issues, so all four tyres should be examined for age-related deterioration, sidewall damage, and tread depth, particularly if the car has stood for extended periods.