2014 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · FP14 CNZ

The 2014 Ford Focus demonstrates a stable maintenance trend, achieving a clean pass at its most recent MOT on 30 May 2025 at 92,960 miles with zero defects recorded. The vehicle has passed its last four consecutive MOT tests, indicating consistent mechanical upkeep without recurring faults. A minor anomaly exists in the 2022 record where a failed test and a passed test both appear on 13 April 2022 at 87,732 miles, yet neither lists specific defects; this likely represents a same-day retest or a data entry discrepancy rather than a genuine mechanical failure. Overall, the documented history suggests the car has been maintained to a roadworthy standard without significant deterioration. The mileage accumulation aligns closely with typical usage for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 7,747 miles annually. Between April 2022 and April 2023, the odometer advanced by 2,363 miles, followed by a notably low 897 miles over the subsequent twelve months leading to April 2024. Mileage then increased by 1,968 miles by the May 2025 test. Crucially, the recorded mileage has remained static at 92,960 miles since the May 2025 test, meaning the vehicle has either covered zero miles or has not been presented for testing in the fourteen months leading up to the current date in July 2026. This prolonged period without a new MOT record warrants scrutiny regarding how the car has been used or stored recently. Given the absence of recorded advisories or failures, a pre-purchase inspection should focus on the typical wear items associated with a Focus of this age and mileage. Examine the suspension components, specifically the front lower arm bushes and rear trailing arm bushes, which commonly deteriorate and cause knocking or uneven tyre wear. Check the brake discs and pads for lipping and corrosion, particularly if the car has stood idle, as stationary vehicles suffer from surface rust that can bind calipers. Inspect the exhaust system for corrosion and listen for blowings, while verifying the condition of the tyres for cracking or uneven wear resulting from prolonged standing. Finally, scrutinise the structural integrity of the underbody and sills for corrosion, ensuring the lack of MOT advisories has not masked developing rust issues.