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989 FS

2014 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,398 mi
Last recorded71,398 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Focus58,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration989 FS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 71,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 61,554 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 61,552 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2023 52,294 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 49,955 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 43,759 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 35,745 miles

nsr tyre feathering inner edge

rear brake imblance

Fail 27 Jun 2019 35,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

coolant level low

nsr tyre feathering inner edge

rear brake imblance

Pass 25 Jun 2018 28,621 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 24,157 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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989 FS is a 2014 Ford Focus in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 989 FS, 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 989 FS registered?

989 FS is a 2014 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 July 2014.

Is 989 FS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 989 FS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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