2014 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · MJ14 WDL

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance profile characterized by a trend of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. While it passed its most recent test in August 2025 at 149,022 miles, it failed that same session due to critical safety faults involving the ABS and electronic stability control systems. The persistence of an oil leak and an exhaust leak at the front flex joint across multiple years suggests that the owner only addresses the minimum requirements to pass an MOT rather than resolving underlying mechanical degradation. At 149,022 miles over 12 years, this Focus has covered an average of approximately 12,400 miles per year, which indicates consistent high-mileage usage. The vehicle clocked over 11,000 miles between August 2023 and August 2024, and another 9,309 miles in the following year. This high mileage accumulation places significant strain on wear-and-tear components, which is evidenced by the repeated failures related to shock absorbers and suspension bushes recorded during the 2024 inspection. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and braking systems. The 2024 failure highlighted a serious fluid leak and negligible damping on the nearside front shock absorber, alongside an excessively worn offside lower suspension arm bush, suggesting the front geometry is nearing exhaustion. The 2025 report also flagged thin front brake pads and a recurring ABS fault, which requires a diagnostic scan to ensure the safety electronics are fully functional. The persistent oil leak should be monitored to determine if it is a simple cover gasket issue or a more significant engine seal failure.