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2014 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,760 mi
Last recorded115,760 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Focus58,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 MAX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 115,760 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 115,760 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Both rears. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant is low.

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank heatshield is loose, must remain in place.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 109,226 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 95,666 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 82,709 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 70,615 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 62,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 62,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 53,576 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f & n/s/r . 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 44,305 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 44,305 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 33,926 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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4 MAX is a 2014 Ford Focus in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 4 MAX, 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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4 MAX is a 2014 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 October 2014.

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