2013 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · SM10 SAM
2013 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 19 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 142,542 miles. MOT valid until 03 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,542 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM10 SAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2026
- 142,542 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM10 SAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Ford Focus (SM10 SAM) between December 2023 and November 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 November 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
SM10 SAM Mileage History
- 15/12/2023130,797 mi
- 15/12/2023130,799 mi+2 mi
- 12/12/2024137,074 mi+6,275 mi
- 03/12/2025139,884 mi+2,810 mi
- 04/11/2026142,542 mi+2,658 mi
Average of roughly 4,066 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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