2013 Ford Focus 2.0L Petrol · GU13 XAA

The vehicle presents a generally stable maintenance profile, though recent history indicates a shift toward mechanical wear. The most recent test on 12 February 2026 at 117,541 miles resulted in a pass, with only a minor advisory regarding a slightly damaged nearside front obligatory mirror. This follows a more significant failure in January 2025 at 114,551 miles, where the tester flagged incorrect headlamp aim and corrosion on both front coil springs. The successful retest shortly after suggests the owner addressed these specific suspension and lighting issues. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with a typical 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per year. The record shows steady usage, moving from 81,105 miles in January 2020 to 117,541 miles in February 2026. There are no significant gaps in testing or periods of prolonged inactivity evident in the data. The progression from 35,090 miles in 2016 to the current reading shows a predictable and linear usage pattern, which reduces the likelihood of age-related deterioration caused by long periods of standing. A prospective buyer should focus inspections on the front suspension assembly. While the corroded coil springs were addressed following the January 2025 failure, the recurrence of corrosion in such components can indicate an environment prone to salt or moisture. Checking the integrity of the mounting points and surrounding wishbones is advisable. The 2022 advisory regarding a binding nearside rear service brake at 92,615 miles suggests the braking system has experienced minor sticking issues in the past; a physical check of the rear calipers and pads is necessary to ensure this has not become a recurring fault. Lighting and consumables have also appeared in the history, such as the 2018 lamp failure and the 2017 tyre advisory. These represent standard maintenance items rather than systemic mechanical failures. Given the recent pass, the vehicle appears mechanically sound for its age, provided the previous repairs to the coil springs were completed to a high standard.