2014 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · PX14 FJC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test in November 2025 at 88,168 miles identified several immediate attention points, including low coolant, low brake fluid, thin front brake pads, and a nail in the nearside front tyre. While the car passed, the presence of these multiple defects suggests the previous owner only addresses faults when they approach failure limits rather than performing regular preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern remains consistent, averaging approximately 7,300 miles per year, which is typical for a twelve-year-old Ford Focus. There is a significant gap of over 20,000 miles between November 2022 and November 2023, followed by roughly 13,000 miles in the following year and another 10,000 miles leading to the 2025 test. This steady usage suggests normal operation, but the age-related wear on rubber components and fluids is evident, as evidenced by the tyre issues noted in the 2023 record. A buyer must closely inspect the front suspension components, as the November 2023 failure revealed both fractured front coil springs simultaneously. The recurring mention of tyres worn on the inner edges in 2023 indicates a persistent alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that may not have been fully rectified. Additionally, the repeated reports of low brake fluid levels in 2023 and 2025 warrant a thorough check for leaks in the hydraulic system or excessive pad wear. The current state of the front brake discs should also be verified, as the 2023 test flagged them as being pitted and scored.