2014 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · PB14 WBA

The 2014 Ford Focus presents a currently roadworthy status following a pass at 160,843 miles on 10 April 2026, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The DVLA MOT data shows five consecutive annual tests from April 2023 to April 2026 with no defects or advisories logged at any stage. The April 2026 record lists both a fail and a pass on the same date at identical mileage, though no defects were recorded against either entry, suggesting an administrative re-test rather than a mechanical fault. Annual mileage averages 13,404 across the vehicle's twelve-year life, which sits high for a hatchback of this age and points to sustained motorway or commuter use. The records show steady accumulation: 146,265 miles in April 2023, 151,506 in April 2024, 155,834 in April 2025, and 160,843 by April 2026. The roughly 4,000 to 5,300 miles added each year reflects consistent rather than sporadic driving, with no standing periods or abrupt gaps in the test schedule. A clean MOT sheet across four years with zero advisories on a 160,000-mile Focus warrants caution rather than blind assurance. High-mileage vehicles of this generation commonly develop worn suspension bushes, corroded subframe mounts, and fatigued coil springs that testers often flag only once advanced. The absence of any recorded brake, exhaust, or structural comments does not confirm their condition, merely that they met the pass threshold on the day. A buyer should commission an independent inspection of the front suspension arms, rear axle corrosion, and brake disc wear before purchase. Verify the April 2026 duplicate fail-pass entry with the selling garage to confirm no suppressed defect. Given the mileage, expect imminent consumable replacement on tyres, wipers, and possibly the clutch or dual-mass flywheel within the next 20,000 miles.