2014 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · WM14 AAN

The 2014 Ford Focus presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT conducted on 17 May 2025 at 102,475 miles passing cleanly with zero defects recorded. That test is now over twelve months old as of June 2026, so a fresh inspection is warranted before purchase, but the overall pattern across the full history is one of consistent, trouble-free upkeep. No recurring faults, no advisories, and no failures appear in any entry, which is uncommon for a twelve-year-old vehicle and suggests attentive previous ownership. The mileage accumulation is steady and typical for the vehicle's age. Between the November 2022 test at 85,143 miles and the May 2024 test at 95,381 miles, roughly 10,238 miles were covered in approximately eighteen months. The following year to May 2025 added a further 7,094 miles, indicating a slight reduction in annual use but nothing that raises concern about long periods of standing or neglect. The recorded figure of 102,475 miles aligns with approximately 8,540 miles per year over twelve years, which is unremarkable for a mainstream family hatchback of this generation. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. At this mileage and age, front suspension lower arm bushes and rear beam bushes are common wear points on the Mk3 Focus, and these can deteriorate between annual tests without triggering a failure until the condition becomes severe. The rear brake setup on this generation is also known to develop sticking calipers and uneven disc wear, so a road test should include a sustained brake application and a check for heat imbalance at each wheel after driving. The bodywork and subframe should be examined for corrosion, particularly around the rear wheel arches, sills, and front subframe mounting points, as these are known weak points on the model. The exhaust system, including the flexi-joint and catalytic converter mounting points, deserves close attention given the vehicle has now passed the age where exhaust failures become increasingly common. A pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic remains the most reliable way to confirm that the clean paper record reflects the true condition underneath.