2013 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · LJ63 CPU

The most recent MOT on 2025‑05‑28 records a PASS alongside a FAIL, with no defects listed. This dual outcome marks a break in the otherwise improving trend that followed the 2023 failure. The vehicle has cleared three successive tests since the 2023 incident, suggesting that the earlier fault was addressed. However, the coexistence of a pass and a fail on the same day indicates that a potential issue remains unresolved, and the maintenance trajectory is therefore improving but with a recent inconsistency. Over its 13‑year life the Focus has accumulated 92,147 miles, averaging roughly 7,088 miles per year, a figure that sits comfortably within the expected range for a 2013 model. The gap between the 2023‑05‑15 failure at 77,511 miles and the 2023‑05‑17 pass at 77,579 miles spans only 68 miles, reflecting a rapid retest after a minor fault. Mileage growth accelerated in the later periods: from 84,742 miles on 2024‑06‑03 to 92,147 miles on 2025‑05‑28 the car added 7,405 miles in about 11.5 months, indicating heavier recent use. The record is otherwise clean, with no defect entries, but the recent dual outcome demands closer attention. A prospective buyer should inspect the brake system for binding calipers or uneven disc wear, examine suspension bushes and coil springs for corrosion or wear, and check tyre tread depth and pressure on all four wheels. The exhaust and under‑body should be examined for rust perforations, especially around wheel arches and the chassis. A diagnostic scan for stored fault codes and a short test drive to listen for abnormal noises or vibrations will help confirm that no mechanical issues persist beyond the MOT’s recorded outcomes.