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A199 MAC

2014 Ford Focus

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,470 mi
Last recorded94,470 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Focus58,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA199 MAC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2014
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 94,470 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 94,470 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 93,683 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 90,877 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2024 90,877 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 83,908 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 77,622 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 77,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 5 May 2021 70,834 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 70,834 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2020 59,825 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 53,647 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 37,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 25,155 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

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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A199 MAC is a 2014 Ford Focus in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel 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 A199 MAC, 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 A199 MAC registered?

A199 MAC is a 2014 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is A199 MAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A199 MAC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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