2014 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · YM63 CFK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in May 2026 at 97,990 miles passed with only a minor windscreen chip, the previous year showed a significant lapse in basic safety standards. The failure in May 2025 due to a blown light bulb and critical tyre condition indicates that the previous owner waited until the MOT test date to address essential consumable wear items. At 97,990 miles, the Focus has averaged approximately 8,166 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for a twelve-year-old vehicle. The mileage progression shows consistent use, with roughly 8,200 miles covered between the 2023 and 2024 tests and another 8,200 miles between April 2024 and May 2025. This regularity suggests the car does not sit for long periods, which generally helps prevent rubber components from degrading, despite the perishing issues noted in the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the tyres and wheels, as the 2025 record flagged severe sidewall cracking and perishing on the rears. The recurring mention of tyres worn on shoulders across all four axles at 88,689 miles suggests potential alignment issues or worn suspension bushes that have not been properly rectified. Furthermore, the windscreen damage has been noted across three consecutive tests; the glass should be checked for spreading cracks that may eventually compromise the driver's field of view or require immediate replacement.