2013 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · MJ13 SVO

The 2013 Ford Focus presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, culminating in a completely clean MOT pass on 28 October 2025 at 79,151 miles with zero defects recorded. The preceding tests on 24 October 2023 at 73,414 miles and 26 October 2022 at 70,482 miles also passed without advisories or failures. This consistent record of defect-free testing across multiple cycles indicates the vehicle has been maintained to a solid baseline standard, with no emerging mechanical or structural concerns flagged by DVSA testers in recent years. The mileage progression tells a coherent story. Between October 2022 and October 2023, the car covered approximately 2,932 miles, and between October 2023 and October 2025 it added roughly 5,737 miles over two years, averaging around 2,868 miles annually in the most recent period. The total recorded mileage of 79,151 miles over roughly thirteen years equates to approximately 6,089 miles per year, which sits squarely within typical annual usage for a vehicle of this age. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in accumulation that would suggest long periods of disuse or odometer anomalies. The 2024 test record shows a failed and passed entry on the same date at 75,925 miles with no defects noted on either, which likely reflects a same-day retest following a procedural or administrative issue rather than a mechanical fault. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should still conduct a thorough in-person inspection. At nearly thirteen years old, the Focus may exhibit age-related deterioration not always captured during a standard MOT, including perished suspension bushes, weakened coil springs, or early corrosion on subframes, sills, and around the rear wheel arches, which are common on this generation. The braking system deserves close attention, particularly rear calipers and handbrake cables, which can bind or seize on higher-mileage examples. Tyre condition, exhaust integrity, and the operation of all lights and wipers should be verified, as these consumable items can deteriorate between tests. A test drive over varied road surfaces will reveal any suspension knocks, steering vagueness, or gearbox issues that a static inspection might miss. The MOT record is encouraging, but it is not a substitute for hands-on assessment by a qualified mechanic before purchase.