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A23 WSB

2014 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,885 mi
Last recorded107,885 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Focus58,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 WSB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 107,885 miles

Offside center too rear brake pipes swelled

center exhaust heatshield insecure

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2025 107,885 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

center exhaust heatshield insecure

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2024 107,531 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside center too rear brake pipes swelled

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

center exhaust heatshield insecure

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2023 101,576 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside center too rear brake pipe slightly swelled

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

center and rear exhaust heatshield insecure

rear axle and suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2023 101,484 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside center too rear brake pipe slightly swelled

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

center and rear exhaust heatshield insecure

rear axle and suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2022 93,538 miles

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

center exhaust heatshield insecure

washers froze due too weather conditions

Fail 16 Dec 2022 93,538 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

center exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 20 Dec 2021 85,614 miles

engine & sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2021 85,614 miles

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2021 80,851 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 79,919 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 69,040 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 55,153 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))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 40,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 20,754 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A23 WSB is a 2014 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 A23 WSB, 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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A23 WSB is a 2014 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 March 2014.

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