2014 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · MA64 CJF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend indicates a shift toward reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its latest test in October 2025 at 82,172 miles, it initially failed that test due to a fractured offside front coil spring, a blown front bulb, and perishing rear tyres. The fact that these issues were rectified immediately to pass suggests the owner only addresses faults when necessitated by legal testing requirements rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a twelve-year-old Ford Focus, averaging approximately 6,850 miles per year. Between October 2022 at 68,868 miles and October 2025 at 82,172 miles, the car covered roughly 13,300 miles. This low-annual usage typically reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, but it often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components through dry rot, as evidenced by the cracking rear tyres and the snapped coil spring noted in the 2025 record. A buyer should focus specifically on the front braking system, as the record shows pitted and scored brake discs in both 2023 at 71,908 miles and 2024 at 77,102 miles. This recurring advisory suggests the vehicle may sit stationary for long periods, allowing corrosion to affect the metal surfaces. Given the coil spring failure, a thorough physical inspection of the suspension geometry and bushes for signs of wear or tearing is essential to ensure no other structural components are nearing fatigue. Additionally, the tyres should be checked for age-related cracking, as the previous failure confirms a history of material perishing despite the low mileage.