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2013 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · YJ13 PFW

YJ13 PFW

2013 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 95,203 miles. MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2013 · Leeds
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 19 Apr 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
95,203 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 19 Apr 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2013
Engine
1596cc
Mechanical Assessment

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This 2013 Ford Focus presents a mixed roadworthiness profile showing an improving maintenance trend in its most recent history. In the April 2026 test at 95,203 miles, the vehicle passed with zero defects recorded, which directly follows a comprehensive mechanical overhaul required during previous years. The prior failures indicate a history of deferred maintenance by past keepers, yet the clean bill of health on the latest certificate suggests recent corrective work has successfully stabilized the vehicle condition. The mileage accumulation follows a consistent and predictable trajectory across its thirteen years on the road. The vehicle averaged roughly seven thousand miles annually, moving from 35,542 miles in March 2017 to the current 95,203 miles recorded in April 2026. Testing intervals occurred with absolute regularity every spring, showing no suspicious gaps in use or irregular spikes in mileage that might suggest commercial abuse or prolonged abandonment. Prospective buyers should conduct a targeted physical inspection of the suspension and braking hardware based on recurring historical faults. The April 2025 test at 89,184 miles caught broken rear anti-roll bar linkages alongside worn trailing arm bushes and misting shock absorbers, while the 2024 test required new front brake discs, pads, and a fractured nearside front coil spring. Given that both front and rear coil springs have suffered structural fractures across different testing cycles, checking the integrity of all four springs and dampers on a ramp remains essential.
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YJ13 PFW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
  • 95,203 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)

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YJ13 PFW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 21 Oct 2026, 14:00
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Ford Focus (YJ13 PFW) between April 2024 and April 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 21 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 19 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: “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.

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ADVISORY

YJ13 PFW Mileage History

  1. 16/04/202482,944 mi
  2. 17/04/202482,949 mi+5 mi
  3. 05/04/202589,184 mi+6,235 mi
  4. 12/04/202589,235 mi+51 mi
  5. 21/04/202695,203 mi+5,968 mi

Average of roughly 6,092 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)
2 dangerous defects found recently
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