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A5 AYB

2014 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,605 mi
Last recorded73,605 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Focus58,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 AYB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 73,605 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 70,977 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake showing signs of overheating

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

all rear suspension components corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes split

Pass 1 Aug 2024 65,202 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 62,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 58,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint after flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 49,909 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 43,266 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 34,376 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 34,376 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 31,183 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 31,183 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 25,245 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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A5 AYB is a 2014 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 A5 AYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 AYB registered?

A5 AYB is a 2014 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 January 2014.

Is A5 AYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 AYB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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