2014 Ford Focus 2.0L Diesel · FN63 LUH

The vehicle achieved a PASS at its most recent MOT test on 30 September 2025, albeit with four recorded advisories that warrant the buyer's attention. Looking at the broader DVSA history, the maintenance trend appears broadly stable: the car has passed every test since a single minor failure for an inoperative rear registration plate lamp in January 2020, and the intervening years between 2020 and 2024 produced either clean passes or only isolated, minor advisories such as a shallow tyre cut in 2022. The accumulation of four advisories in the latest test, however, suggests that wear-related deterioration is beginning to present itself across multiple component areas, which is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle approaching the upper end of its typical service life. The recorded mileage of 91,466 miles over approximately twelve years equates to an annual average of around 7,600 miles, which is broadly typical for a car of this age in the UK and indicates steady rather than exceptional use. There are no significant gaps in the MOT record that would suggest long periods of standing, nor is there evidence of unusually rapid mileage accumulation that would point to motorway fleet use. This moderate usage profile is broadly favourable in terms of avoiding the extremes of either high-mileage wear on consumables or low-mileage deterioration of fluids, rubbers, and brake components from inactivity, although a vehicle of twelve years will still inevitably display age-related degradation regardless of distance covered. The four advisories recorded at the latest test merit specific inspection. Both rear suspension arm pins or bushes were noted as worn, and although not yet resulting in excessive movement, these components will continue to deteriorate and could affect handling precision, rear stability, and tyre wear patterns. On a test drive, the buyer should listen for clonking or knocking noises from the rear suspension over uneven surfaces, speed humps, or during sharp direction changes, and should also check for uneven inner or outer tyre wear at the rear. The rear tyres were also flagged for slight damage, cracking, or perishing, which on a twelve-year-old car is unsurprising given the natural ageing of rubber compounds. Any tyres fitted should be inspected for sidewall cracking, tread depth of at least 1.6mm across the central three-quarters of the tread, and manufacturing date codes to ensure they are not excessively old, as perished tyres can compromise grip particularly in wet conditions. Beyond the recorded advisories, a prospective buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection appropriate to the vehicle's age. The 12V battery should be tested for cranking performance and state of charge, as batteries typically require replacement every five to seven years and a failing unit can leave the vehicle stranded. Brake discs should be examined for surface corrosion, lipping at the outer edges, and any binding of the calipers, particularly if the car has been standing for extended periods between uses. Coolant, brake fluid, and automatic transmission fluid if applicable should all be considered for time-based replacement regardless of whether they appear contaminated, as fluid degradation occurs through chemical ageing rather than purely through mileage accumulation. The timing belt or chain service history should be verified according to Ford's recommended intervals, and the service book should be checked for consistent stamping. Finally, the underside should be examined for any developing corrosion, particularly around wheel arches, sills, and suspension mounting points, as a twelve-year-old Focus in regular use can begin to show structural corrosion in areas exposed to road salt.