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246 DOW

2014 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

26,949 mi
Last recorded26,949 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Focus58,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration246 DOW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 26,949 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 26,346 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 26,346 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 25,539 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 24,520 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 22,898 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 20,832 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 17,319 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly mishaped

Pass 24 May 2018 14,394 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 11,337 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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246 DOW is a 2014 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2014 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 58,353 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 246 DOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 12 years old, this Ford Focus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 246 DOW registered?

246 DOW is a 2014 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 June 2014.

Is 246 DOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 246 DOW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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