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55 YD

2014 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,752 mi
Last recorded105,752 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Focus58,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 YD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 105,752 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 102,000 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 99,513 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 98,711 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 85,404 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 85,371 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 78,285 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 74,874 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 74,874 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Feb 2019 68,491 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 68,490 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 64,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad's look low? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 64,765 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad's look low? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Inner tyre going out of shape, inner tread feathering

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Aug 2017 52,199 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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55 YD is a 2014 Ford Focus in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 55 YD, 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 55 YD registered?

55 YD is a 2014 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 July 2014.

Is 55 YD safe to buy?

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