2014 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · EX14 WHJ

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift from reactive repairs to more basic consumable management. The most recent test in August 2025 at 127,491 miles resulted in a pass with an advisory for front tyres worn to the legal limit on both edges. This indicates a significant improvement from the 2022 failure where the car suffered multiple mechanical and emission faults. Since that failure, the record has remained clean, suggesting the primary issues were addressed by the previous owner. At 127,491 miles over twelve years, this Ford Focus averages approximately 10,600 miles per year, which aligns closely with national average usage for a domestic vehicle. The mileage progression is remarkably consistent, with roughly 6,000 to 7,000 miles covered between each annual inspection from 2022 through 2025. This regularity suggests the vehicle has not been subject to long periods of stagnation, which often leads to degradation of rubber components and brake seals. A buyer should conduct a physical inspection of the front suspension geometry, specifically targeting the lower control arm ball joints. The 2022 failure flagged a torn ball joint dust cover, and while this was rectified, the uneven edge wear on the front tyres noted in 2025 suggests persistent alignment issues or worn suspension bushes. You should also inspect the engine bay for the residual oil leak noted in 2022. Although described as not excessive at the time, high-mileage engines of this era often develop weeping gaskets or seals over time.