2013 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · SF13 HBE

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by a consistent history of clean passes. In the most recent test in April 2026 at 62,950 miles, the car passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows three consecutive years of clean results dating back to 2023, indicating that the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that prevents the accumulation of significant mechanical or structural failures during the DVSA inspection process. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,800 miles per year. Between April 2024 and April 2026, the car covered 5,746 miles, suggesting a consistent but low-usage pattern. While this low mileage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, long intervals between drives can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based parts or stagnation of fluids. The single failure recorded in April 2023 at 53,134 miles was rectified quickly, as the vehicle passed just six days later. A buyer should focus on inspecting components that suffer from low-mileage use and age. Despite the clean MOT record, the physical inspection should prioritze checking for perished suspension bushes and split tyre boots, which can crack over time regardless of distance travelled. The brake discs should be examined for surface rust or pitting, as low-use vehicles often develop minor corrosion on the braking surfaces. Checking the structural integrity of the sills and wheel arches remains essential to ensure that the age of the vehicle has not resulted in hidden corrosion that has not yet triggered an MOT failure.