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A21 FYL

2014 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,890 mi
Last recorded82,890 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Focus58,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 FYL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 82,890 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 82,888 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has movement (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 78,342 miles

Offside 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 8 Jan 2024 74,403 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ,back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 70,477 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 65,713 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 60,370 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 55,231 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 47,164 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 38,384 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 27,326 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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A21 FYL is a 2014 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A21 FYL, 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 A21 FYL registered?

A21 FYL is a 2014 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 July 2014.

Is A21 FYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 FYL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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