2014 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · NU14 FKF

The 2026‑02‑05 MOT passed the vehicle with only two minor defects – offside front steering rack inner joint play and a broken near‑side front fog lamp – indicating that the serious mechanical failures recorded in the 2026‑02‑03 test have been remedied. The recent pass therefore reflects an improving maintenance trend, as the earlier failure involved a fractured coil spring, a leaking shock absorber, a split exhaust silencer and an inoperative engine warning light. Mileage has risen from 46,619 miles in March 2019 to 99,995 miles by February 2026, averaging about 8,333 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a 12‑year‑old 2014 Ford Focus. Notable acceleration occurred between March 2023 (69,019 miles) and March 2024 (81,246 miles), a gain of 12,227 miles, and again from March 2024 to February 2025 (91,847 miles), a gain of 10,600 miles, suggesting periods of intensive use rather than prolonged standing. A buyer should focus on the suspension and braking systems that repeatedly appeared in the record: the offside front steering rack inner joint play, the nearside front coil spring fracture and shock absorber leak from the 2026 failure, and the persistent brake binding and imbalance noted in 2025. Inspection of the brake discs for pitting, scoring and uneven wear, the condition of the calipers and pads, and the integrity of the suspension bushes, mounts and chassis rails for rust or fatigue is essential. Additionally, verify tyre tread depth, especially on the near‑side rear tyre recorded as worn close to the legal limit in 2021, and confirm that all lighting functions operate correctly.