2014 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · FJ14 LCP

The 2014 Ford Focus holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 13 February 2026 at 72,828 miles, following a same-day retest after an initial failure for a defective offside front position lamp and perished rear tyre sidewalls. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but reveals a pattern of minor, recurring oversights rather than serious mechanical neglect. The most recent advisories concern perished outer sidewalls on both nearside and offside rear tyres, a defect typically associated with age-related rubber deterioration rather than high-mileage wear. The vehicle passed its October 2024 test at 65,527 miles with zero defects, indicating a period of reasonable upkeep before the current tyre and lamp issues emerged. The recorded mileage of 72,828 over approximately twelve years equates to roughly 6,069 miles per annum, a figure well within the typical range for a vehicle of this age. The interval between the October 2024 pass at 65,527 miles and the February 2026 test at 72,828 miles shows an accumulation of 7,301 miles over sixteen months, suggesting consistent but moderate use. No significant gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record are evident, and the mileage progression appears credible and linear. The January 2024 test at 63,256 miles flagged worn rear brake pads, both front tyres worn to the legal limit and bald on their edges, and a damaged nearside front tyre sidewall, alongside a failed headlamp aim and a defective offside position lamp. These defects point to consumable wear being allowed to reach or exceed acceptable thresholds before intervention. A prospective buyer should inspect the condition of all four tyres, paying particular attention to sidewall integrity and tread depth across both axles. The rear brake pads and discs warrant close examination for uneven wear or lipping, and the headlamp aim should be verified to confirm the previous correction remains within specification. Suspension components, including front wishbone bushes and rear beam bushes, should be checked for play, given the edge wear pattern observed on the front tyres in 2024.