2014 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · HV64 MZZ

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status having passed its most recent inspection on 22 October 2025 at 64,623 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record reveals a pattern of immediate failures followed by successful repairs. In both 2024 and 2025, the car failed the initial test but cleared the defects within the same week. This suggests the previous owner was reactive, addressing faults only when prompted by the MOT tester rather than following a preventative maintenance schedule. The mileage profile is notably low for a twelve-year-old Ford Focus, averaging approximately 5,385 miles per year. Between the 2023 test at 59,297 miles and the 2024 test at 62,640 miles, the vehicle covered only 3,343 miles. Such low usage often reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, but long periods of stationary time can lead to the degradation of rubber-based components like suspension bushes and tyre seals, as well as corrosion on brake discs due to lack of regular cleaning. A buyer should physically inspect the specific areas that caused the failures in 2024 and 2025, as the provided data does not specify the exact defect codes. Given the age of the vehicle, a close look at structural corrosion on the subframe and exhaust system is essential, as these are common failure points on this model. Verify the condition of the brake calipers and check the tyres for flat spotting or brittle rubber, which frequently affects low-mileage vehicles that sit idle for extended periods.