2014 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · DA64 BYC

The 2014 Ford Focus presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 13 October 2025 at 98,152 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior test on 7 May 2025 at 96,937 miles also passed clean. Across the available history the vehicle shows no recurring advisories or mechanical faults, indicating consistent upkeep rather than deferred repair. Recorded mileage sits at 98,152 against a 12-year lifespan, averaging roughly 8,179 miles per year which is typical for the age. The gap between the 25 August 2023 test at 82,220 miles and the May 2024 tests at 87,087 miles shows modest annual use of under 5,000 miles, then a larger jump to 96,937 by May 2025. The DVSA record is sparse but clean, with only a failed entry on 16 May 2024 at 87,087 miles that was immediately retested the same day and passed with no defects logged, suggesting an administrative or minor non-mechanical rejection rather than a warranted repair. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car is now over a decade old and past 90,000 miles. The MOT history flags no corrosion or structural integrity concerns, yet test intervals left the 2024 to 2025 period partially undocumented between May and October. Given the absence of advisories on tyres, exhaust emissions, or binding calipers, previous owners appear to have addressed consumable wear before each test. Verify service records to confirm cambelt and fluid intervals, as the MOT alone does not capture drivetrain maintenance on this 1.6-litre unit.