2013 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · SL13 FPE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but exhibits a clear trend of progressive structural corrosion and mechanical wear. While the car passed its most recent test in December 2025 at 105,689 miles, it followed a failure just one day prior due to a dangerous tyre. The history reveals a recurring pattern of surface rust on the sub-frames and suspension arms that has persisted for three years, suggesting the owner is addressing faults only at the point of failure rather than performing preventative maintenance on the vehicle's underbody components. The mileage profile of 105,689 miles over 13 years reflects an average annual usage of approximately 8,130 miles, which is consistent with typical UK figures for a vehicle this age. The data shows steady accumulation, with roughly 5,700 miles covered between the December 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 3,900 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests. This consistent use suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation which often accelerates the degradation of rubber components and brake lines. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front sub-frame and rear suspension arms, as the tester has flagged corrosion in these areas annually since 2023. Although these are currently categorised as not seriously weakened, the persistence of the rust across multiple components indicates a vulnerable environment that may accelerate over time. The braking system also requires attention; the offside rear brake pipe and both rear hoses have shown signs of corrosion, and the front brake discs are consistently noted as pitted and scored. The suspension geometry shows signs of fatigue in the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage and front suspension arm bushes which were flagged in the December 2025 test. Given that the vehicle recently failed for exposed tyre cords and exhaust mounting issues, you should verify that the current tyres are of quality and that the exhaust system is securely secured with the heatshield now firmly in place to prevent further rattling or dropping.