2014 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · ML14 ACF

The March 30 2026 MOT at 68,354 miles recorded the vehicle as passed, confirming it met current legal standards for emissions, lighting and structural integrity. However, the preceding failure at 68,343 miles documented excessive tyre tread wear on all four wheels and excessive binding of the near‑side front service brake, showing that the recent pass may reflect a temporary clearance rather than a resolved fault. The maintenance trend therefore appears mixed, with tyre and brake issues recurring across several years, indicating a pattern of neglect rather than steady improvement. Mileage has risen from 48,815 miles in March 2023 to 68,354 miles in March 2026, an increase of 19,539 miles over three years, or roughly 6,500 miles per annum. The most pronounced jump occurred between March 2025 (58,175 miles) and March 2026 (68,354 miles), where the vehicle accumulated 10,179 miles in a single year, far exceeding the average annual mileage for a 12‑year‑old car. Earlier intervals show more modest growth, with the 2024‑2025 increase of 4,635 miles and the 2023‑2024 rise of 4,725 miles, indicating that usage has accelerated in recent years while remaining relatively low in the preceding decade. A buyer should therefore focus on the suspension and steering components that have contributed to the persistent inner‑edge tyre wear, checking for worn bushes, ball joints or mis‑aligned geometry. The recurring brake binding noted in 2026 and earlier tests points to potential caliper seizure, pad sticking or disc distortion, all of which merit a close inspection of brake pads, discs and caliper movement. The history of tyre tread failures and a 2019 failure indicating exposed cords suggests that the tyre sidewalls and wheel bearings may be compromised, so a thorough examination of tyre condition, wheel alignment and structural rust on the chassis is advisable before purchase.