2013 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · YR13 VSP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive approach to repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test on July 10 2025 at 101,415 miles shows a pass following a failure for pitted rear brake discs and a blown nearside stop lamp. While the immediate safety faults were rectified, the recurring nature of brake component issues across 2024 and 2025 suggests that components are only addressed once they reach a point of inspection failure. At 101,415 miles over 13 years, the car averages approximately 7,800 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for a vehicle of this age. The record shows consistent annual testing intervals, with roughly 8,300 miles driven between July 2023 and 2024, and approximately 6,200 miles between July 2024 and 2025. This steady mileage indicates the vehicle is used regularly, which generally helps prevent the premature degradation of rubber-based components. A buyer should focus inspection on the rear braking system, as the tester has repeatedly flagged pitted and scored discs over the last three years. This indicates either high corrosion or sticking calipers that are failing to clean the disc surface effectively. The history also notes perishing and cracking tyres in 2023 and 2024, suggesting the owner may have neglected age-related rubber degradation despite the low annual mileage. A thorough check of the suspension bushes and structural integrity is necessary to ensure that the consistent wear on consumables has not led to deeper mechanical fatigue on the chassis.