2014 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · LC63 KXD

The vehicle is currently not in a verifiable roadworthy state as the most recent MOT entry dates back to December 2021. The maintenance trend shows a decline in care toward the end of the recorded history. While the car passed on 2021-12-09 at 81,186 miles, the tester flagged several significant issues including severely deteriorated ball joint dust covers on both front lower suspension arms and a damaged front flexi pipe in the exhaust system. These findings suggest a lack of preventative maintenance. The mileage is typical for a twelve year old vehicle, averaging roughly 6,766 miles per year. The data shows steady usage between January 2017 at 50,220 miles and December 2021 at 81,186 miles. However, there is a complete absence of MOT data for nearly five years leading up to the current date of July 2026. This extended gap is a major red flag, as it is impossible to determine if the vehicle has been sitting dormant or driven without legal certification. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the front suspension and steering components. The 2021 report of severely deteriorated dust covers often leads to joint failure due to contamination. The exhaust system also requires a thorough check for leaks or further degradation, specifically the front flexi pipe mentioned in the final test. The 2020 failure for worn front inner brake pads indicates a pattern of replacing consumables only when they reach a critical limit rather than following a scheduled service interval. Given the long period of inactivity or undocumented use since 2021, the buyer should check for seized brake calipers and perished rubber tyres. The 2021 entry regarding a tyre worn close to the legal limit suggests basic upkeep was neglected. A full structural inspection for corrosion is necessary, as the vehicle has aged significantly since its last official inspection.