2013 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · VO13 HLA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the recent MOT history reveals a concerning downward trend in structural integrity. While the car passed its December 2025 test at 87,739 miles, this followed a major failure just three days prior due to critical structural defects. The transition from a clean record in 2024 to a failed test requiring front subframe repairs in late 2025 indicates that corrosion has reached a stage where active intervention is necessary rather than mere monitoring. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a low-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 6,700 miles per year. Between December 2022 and December 2024, the car covered 10,528 miles without any recorded defects. However, the 9,634 miles covered between December 2024 and December 2025 coincide with the sudden appearance of serious structural corrosion. This suggests that while the mechanical components see low mileage, the age of the vehicle and environmental exposure have led to accelerated metal fatigue on the chassis. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front subframe and radiator support to ensure the repairs performed in December 2025 are structurally sound and not merely cosmetic. The tester also noted that the rear subframe is corroded, though not yet weakened, which represents a likely future point of failure. Additionally, the recurring worn rear suspension arm bushes and the corrosion on the brake hose ferrule should be monitored for further degradation, as these items were flagged in the most recent test despite the low mileage.