2014 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · AY14 GWZ

The roadworthiness status of this Ford Focus is currently compliant following a pass on 16 April 2026 at 113,578 miles, though the maintenance trend shows a distinct worsening pattern in recent months. The vehicle failed twice within a three-day span in April 2026 before achieving a pass, accumulating major defects for an inoperative offside rear parking brake and insufficient parking brake efficiency alongside a minor headlamp aim failure and an advisory for perished bonding on the trailing arm bushes. This cluster of mechanical and adjustment failures immediately prior to the certificate issuance marks a notable decline from the clean passes recorded in January 2025 and June 2024. The recorded mileage of 113,578 miles on this twelve-year-old vehicle equates to an average annual accumulation of approximately 9,465 miles, which aligns with typical UK driving patterns. The chronological spacing of the test events reveals normal operational use rather than prolonged periods of inactivity, with a test interval running from June 2024 at an unspecified lower mileage to January 2025, and subsequently advancing to the April 2026 tests. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle has remained in consistent service without unusual gaps in its operational timeline. A physical inspection must prioritize the rear braking system, specifically verifying the operational status of the parking brake mechanism and cables that triggered the April 2026 major failures. Buyers should also inspect the rear trailing arm bushes noted in the most recent advisory, as perished bonding compromises rear suspension geometry and will soon require component replacement. Headlamp alignment and beam projection mechanisms demand verification to ensure the previous adjustment holds under normal driving conditions.