2013 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · KS13 FWM

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test in August 2024 at 129,831 miles resulted in a pass with a single advisory for a perished nearside rear tyre. This represents an improvement over the August 2023 inspection where the car failed on multiple mechanical and tyre defects. While the immediate mechanical failures were addressed, the recurring tyre issues suggest that components are only replaced once they reach failure thresholds. At 13 years old, the 2013 Ford Focus has averaged approximately 10,000 miles per year, which aligns with typical national averages for a family vehicle of this age. The record shows consistent usage, with a 14,000-mile gap between August 2022 and August 2023, and another 10,000 miles covered in the following year. This steady accumulation of mileage suggests the vehicle is subjected to regular road use, which generally helps prevent the internal degradation of rubber components and seals associated with long stationary periods. A buyer must pay close attention to the front suspension geometry, as the 2023 failure flagged a rough offside front wheel bearing and a torn ball joint dust cover. Although these were repaired to secure the subsequent pass, a physical inspection should check for any play in the steering or premature grease leakage from remaining suspension boots. The persistent history of tyre perishing and uneven wear across 2021 to 2024 indicates that the vehicle may suffer from alignment issues or that the previous owner neglected basic maintenance. Checking the current sidewalls of all four tyres is essential to ensure the cracking noted in the latest test has not returned.