2014 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · FE14 EYL

The 2014 Ford Focus presents a stable, generally sound mechanical picture at its most recent MOT on 19 September 2025, when it passed at 131,975 miles with only a minor advisory for a slightly damaged or perishing offside rear tyre. The maintenance trend is broadly stable rather than resolving or worsening. Brake wear advisories have appeared periodically but were addressed before failure, and no dangerous or major structural defects have been recorded. The single failure in February 2022 at 114,345 miles was for worn front brake pads, low washer fluid, and front tyre wear, all of which were rectified the same day. The most recent test is now nine months old as of June 2026, so a fresh inspection is advisable to confirm current condition. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a twelve-year-old vehicle. Between the February 2022 test at 114,345 miles and the March 2023 test at 117,092 miles, the car covered roughly 2,747 miles in thirteen months, indicating a period of lighter use. From March 2023 to September 2024, the mileage rose from 117,092 to 124,653, an increase of 7,561 miles over approximately eighteen months. The jump from September 2024 at 124,653 miles to September 2025 at 131,975 miles represents 7,322 miles in twelve months, confirming a return to typical annual use of around 11,000 miles. No suspicious gaps or sudden spikes suggest the mileage record is credible. A prospective buyer should focus inspection on the front suspension and steering joints. The September 2024 test flagged slight play in the nearside front track rod end ball joint as an advisory, and while it did not recur in 2025, wear in this component can progress and should be physically checked for play. Brake condition warrants attention given the pattern of advisories: rear brake pads were wearing thin in March 2023, front pads were worn to the legal limit in February 2022, and both front tyres were worn on the edges in the same period. Edge wear on the front tyres suggests possible tracking or suspension geometry issues that may persist if not corrected. The offside rear tyre advisory has appeared in both 2024 and 2025, indicating possible sidewall degradation or slow damage that should be examined closely. Finally, the plastic sills noted in 2022 should be inspected for secure attachment and any underlying corrosion, as sill condition is critical to structural integrity on vehicles of this age.