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A21 REA

2014 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,814 mi
Last recorded76,814 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Focus58,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 REA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 76,814 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi split (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 76,778 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi split (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2025 79,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 67,727 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer 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 17 Jan 2024 60,857 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 77,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 56,850 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 69,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 56,063 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 61,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge completely smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front tyres needed as worn badly on inner edges

front fog lights have green lenses

Pass 22 Mar 2021 55,134 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 53,540 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 53,539 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 53,315 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 53,311 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rusty and pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 23 Sep 2019 52,911 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 51,025 miles

slight corrosion front struts

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

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

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

advanced travel hand brake

Pass 29 Sep 2018 40,920 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 49,026 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

heavy wear front brake discs

slight corrosion offside front strut

Fail 28 Mar 2018 49,026 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of tyres (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed carcass separating from tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

heavy wear front brake discs

slight corrosion offside front strut

Pass 28 Sep 2017 29,444 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 45,355 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 39,407 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded heavily (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 39,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded heavily (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 34,982 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 34,982 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 33,859 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 29,637 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 REA is a 2014 Ford Focus in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A21 REA, 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 REA registered?

A21 REA is a 2014 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2014.

Is A21 REA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 REA shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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