2014 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · SH64 VKT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a clear decline in braking system upkeep. While it passed its latest test in March 2026 at 75,567 miles, this success followed an immediate failure due to multiple critical brake issues. The transition from a clean record in 2023 to recurring defects in 2024 and a total failure in 2026 suggests that the owner is only addressing mechanical faults when forced by the MOT tester. The mileage pattern is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 6,300 miles per year over the twelve-year period. There is a steady accumulation of roughly 7,000 miles between the February 2024 and February 2025 tests, and another 6,800 miles leading into the March 2026 inspection. This regular usage suggests the car has not sat stationary, though the low annual mileage often contributes to surface corrosion on exposed steel components like brake discs, as evidenced by the persistent pitting and scoring noted in the records. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front braking assembly, as the record shows a history of pitted and scored discs dating back to 2024. The 2026 failure specifically highlighted an inoperative offside rear parking brake and low overall efficiency, which indicates the handbrake mechanism has not been properly adjusted or serviced since the repair. Furthermore, the 2025 advisories regarding all four tyres being near the legal limit suggest that consumable replacement is deferred, so one should verify the current tread depth and check for uneven wear which might indicate underlying alignment issues. The recurring nature of the front brake pad wear across multiple years indicates a lack of proactive preventative maintenance. The buyer should check for binding calipers and ensure the recent repairs to the rear parking brake are fully effective. Given the age of the vehicle, a physical inspection of the suspension bushes and structural integrity is also necessary to ensure no hidden corrosion has developed beyond the recorded faults.