2014 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · MW14 HCL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, though the history indicates a pattern of reactive maintenance. The most recent test on 9 August 2023 at 110,098 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, suggesting the vehicle met minimum legal standards at that time. However, the recurring trend of failing immediately before passing in both 2022 and 2023 suggests the previous owner only addressed faults when prompted by a tester rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. At 110,098 miles over 12 years, the car averages approximately 9,175 miles per year. This figure aligns closely with national averages for a petrol vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent usage, with roughly 8,300 miles covered between August 2021 and August 2022, and another 4,168 miles between August 2022 and August 2023. This steady mileage accumulation suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which helps prevent the degradation of rubber-based components and fluid-related seals. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension geometry and braking system, as these are common areas of failure on the Focus platform at this mileage. Given the previous failures prior to passing, a thorough check of the control arm bushes, ball joints, and coil springs is essential to ensure no new play has developed. The brakes should also be inspected for binding calipers or thinning of the discs, as the record does not specify the exact nature of the previous failures. Since the last MOT is now nearly three years old, the current state of the structural integrity and emissions system remains unverified and requires a fresh test.