2014 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · FE14 AXS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach. While it passed the most recent test in November 2025 at 118,335 miles, this followed a failure just 14 miles prior. The failure history reveals multiple safety-critical defects including tyre degradation, a track rod end, and parking brake failure, suggesting that the owner only addresses faults when forced by the MOT testing process rather than during routine servicing intervals. At 118,335 miles over 12 years, the car has averaged approximately 10,000 miles per year, which is consistent with typical UK usage for a vehicle of this age. The data shows steady annual accumulation, with roughly 8,400 miles covered between the November 2024 and November 2025 tests. This consistent mileage suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of standing, though the high total mileage places significant stress on wear-and-tear components such as suspension rubberwork and the braking system A buyer must inspect the front-end suspension specifically, as the tester flagged an offside front track rod end ball joint with play in late 2025. Given the recurring issues with perished and damaged tyres alongside uneven edge wear, the wheel geometry should be checked for misalignment that could cause rapid tyre failure. The braking system requires close scrutiny; the 2024 record noted pitted and scored front discs alongside a total failure of the nearside parking brake. The buyer should Ensure the handbrake is now fully operational and that the discs do not show excessive thinning or deep corrosion beyond the previous pitting noted.