2014 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · FE14 AEP

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of passes over the last three years. The most recent inspection on 2 June 2025 at 68,421 miles resulted in no defects or advisories being recorded. This follows a period of clean records since 2023, indicating that the car is currently being maintained to a standard that does not trigger immediate mechanical or structural failures under DVSA testing criteria. The mileage pattern is notably low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,700 miles per year. Data shows a steady progression of usage, such as 8,455 miles driven between August 2022 and August 2023, and another 1,103 miles between June 2024 and June 2025. This low annual mileage suggests light use, which typically preserves wear on the drivetrain and engine components. However, the long intervals between tests can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based components, such as suspension bushes and tyres, regardless of the low odometer reading. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that suffer from age rather than just high mileage. While the failure on 18 August 2022 at 53,221 miles was resolved immediately for the following day's pass, the age of the vehicle warrants a close check for corrosion on the underbody and exhaust system. Given the low mileage, the inspector should verify the brake calipers for seizing or binding and check tyres for sidewall cracking, as these are common issues for vehicles that sit stationary for extended periods.