2013 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · WP13 DGO

The 2013 Ford Focus presents a stable and consistently clean roadworthiness record. The most recent MOT, conducted on 16 October 2024 at 64,848 miles, passed with zero defects, advisories, or failures. This outcome mirrors every preceding annual test back to September 2020, indicating a maintenance trend that is firmly stable rather than improving or worsening. No recurring faults have surfaced across five consecutive inspections, which is a strong indicator of diligent routine servicing and proactive component replacement by the previous keeper. The mileage pattern reinforces this picture of careful, low-intensity use. Over the thirteen-year life of the car, the recorded mileage of 64,848 equates to roughly 4,988 miles per year, well below the UK average. Between the September 2020 test at 59,748 miles and the October 2024 test at 64,848 miles, the car covered just 5,100 miles across four years, averaging around 1,275 miles annually in that window. The earlier years show slightly higher but still modest accumulation, with 2,084 miles added between September 2020 and September 2021, then 1,200 miles to October 2022, 747 miles to October 2023, and 1,069 miles to October 2024. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer record that would suggest clocking or prolonged neglect. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage vehicles that stand for extended periods can develop issues that MOT tests do not always capture, such as perished rubber suspension bushes, seized handbrake mechanisms, or corroded brake discs and calipers from lack of use. The underbody and suspension mounting points should be examined for structural corrosion, particularly on a thirteen-year-old vehicle where age-related rust can develop regardless of mileage. Tyre condition deserves close attention, as low annual mileage often means the same set of tyres remains in service well beyond their safe tread depth or age limit, even if they passed the last test. A test drive should focus on brake feel, steering alignment, and any unusual suspension noises that could point to deteriorating bushes or drop links not yet severe enough to trigger a failure.