2014 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · YL14 XCG

The most recent MOT on this 2014 Ford Focus was conducted on 11 November 2025, when the vehicle passed at a recorded mileage of 104,288 with no advisories or defects recorded. This followed a clean pass on 12 November 2024. The November 2024 entry is, however, paired with a failure recorded on the same date showing no defects, an administrative anomaly that warrants clarification with the testing station but one that did not prevent a pass on the same inspection. Prior to this, the vehicle passed without defect on 14 November 2023 and 12 November 2022, producing four straight clean passes across the available history. The overall record reads as stable rather than deteriorating, though the absence of any advisory data means the tester flagged nothing of note at the most recent inspection. The mileage progression across the recorded tests shows steady accumulation consistent with regular use. Between the November 2022 test and the November 2025 test, the odometer advanced from roughly the mid-90,000 range to 104,288 miles, an increase of approximately 8,000 to 9,000 miles over three years. This trajectory aligns with the average annual figure of around 8,691 miles and suggests the car has been driven consistently rather than left standing for extended periods. No unusual gaps or sudden jumps are evident in the documented figures. The relatively modest annual mileage reduces the likelihood of major wear items such as coil springs, brake discs, or suspension bushes requiring imminent replacement, though these components remain age-sensitive on a 12-year-old vehicle. For an in-person inspection, the lack of recorded advisories on the recent passes means there is no specific fault pattern from the MOT history to target. A buyer should still carry out a physical check of the suspension for worn bushes and corroded coil springs, examine the brake discs and calipers for binding or scoring, and inspect the underbody and wheel arches for corrosion, particularly around the rear axle and subframe mounting points. The exhaust system should be checked for leaks or bracket failure, and the tyres inspected for uneven wear, as none of these items would necessarily be captured in a defect-free MOT record. Confirming the circumstances of the November 2024 duplicate entry with the previous keeper or testing centre is also advisable before purchase.