2013 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · GF13 XTL

The vehicle currently presents a concerning maintenance trend where a long period of stability has recently deteriorated into neglect. While the car passed its most recent MOT in August 2025 at 81,328 miles, this followed two consecutive failures within a single month. The sudden transition from a clean record in 2024 to multiple failures involving a fractured coil spring, electrical horn failure, and oil leaks indicates a shift from proactive maintenance to reactive repairs. The current roadworthiness is reliant on the owner only addressing faults after a test failure rather than performing routine inspections. The mileage profile remains consistent with a low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 6,200 miles per year over its thirteen-year life. Between April 2022 and April 2024, the car covered 11,484 miles with no recorded defects, suggesting a stable period. However, the 4,822 miles covered between April 2024 and July 2025 coincide with the appearance of significant mechanical issues and the perishing of rubber components. The low annual mileage suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary for extended periods, which often leads to the age-related degradation of rubber components rather than mechanical wear from distance travelled. A buyer must focus the physical inspection on the suspension and rubber components. The record shows recurring issues with tyre cracking and perishing from 2021 through 2025, indicating that the tyres are failing due to age rather than remaining tread depth. The reported seepage from the offside front power steering pipe and the noted offside front oil leak require a close look to determine if these are minor seeps or active seal failures. Given the fractured nearside front coil spring, the buyer should inspect the remaining suspension components for signs of stress or uneven wear to ensure the recent repairs were completed thoroughly.