2014 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · DG64 FDF

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of deferred attention regarding aging rubber components. While the most recent test in August 2025 at 57,195 miles passed, it highlighted advisories for perished and cracking on both rear tyres. This follows a pattern seen in 2024 where all four tyres were flagged for similar damage, suggesting the rubber is failing due to age rather than tread wear. At 12 years old, the recorded mileage of 57,195 miles is significantly low, averaging under 4,800 miles per year. This low usage is consistent across the record, with only 18,000 miles covered between August 2021 and August 2025. However, such low annual mileage often correlates with the degradation of rubber-based parts, as evidenced by the recurring issues with suspension bushes and steering linkages that appear despite the lack of mechanical stress from the 2024 test. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front-end suspension and steering geometry. The 2024 test flagged wear on both front lower suspension arm bushes and play in the nearside front steering linkage ball joint. While these did not result in a failure, they represent mechanical components that likely require replacement soon to prevent unpredictable handling or uneven tyre wear. Additionally, the front brake pads were noted as wearing thin in both 2021 and 2023, indicating a history of reactive maintenance rather than proactive servicing. The immediate priority is the physical condition of the tyres, as the cracking and perishing noted in 2025 indicate the tyres have reached the end of their structural life regardless of remaining tread depth. Given the vehicle's age and low mileage, the inspector should also check for corrosion on the underbody and brake lines, as vehicles that sit for long periods are prone to surface rust and seized components that may not always manifest in a standard MOT until it becomes severe.