2014 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · AH14 HEF

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 16 February 2026 at 145,309 miles with no recorded defects. This clean pass, following a brief failure in early 2025 for unspecified reasons, suggests the mechanical condition has remained stable and well-maintained over the most recent testing cycle. The absence of advisories across the last three successful inspections indicates that the owner has likely addressed wear items proactively, avoiding the accumulation of neglected faults that often plague high-mileage examples of this model. The recorded mileage of 145,309 over twelve years reflects a high-usage profile, averaging approximately 12,100 miles per annum. A significant surge in usage is evident between February 2025 and February 2026, where the vehicle covered nearly 34,000 miles in twelve months. This rapid accumulation suggests the car has transitioned from moderate use to heavy motorway service. While high mileage often leads to accelerated fatigue in drivetrain components, the lack of recent test failures implies that the engine and transmission have been subjected to consistent, rather than stop-start, operating conditions. Potential buyers should focus their physical inspection on the components most affected by high-mileage motorway use, specifically the suspension bushes, coil springs, and wheel bearings. Although the MOT history is clean, the high mileage makes it essential to check for signs of play in the steering rack and to verify the condition of the clutch and dual-mass flywheel, which are common failure points on this Ford Focus variant. Inspect the underside for any signs of recent corrosion treatment or structural repairs that might have been masked by the clean test results. Given the recent spike in mileage, confirm that the timing belt has been replaced at the manufacturer-recommended interval, as the MOT record does not account for internal engine maintenance.