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AD05 SAL

2014 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,415 mi
Last recorded103,415 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Focus58,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 SAL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 103,415 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wheel arch damaged

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 100,092 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 100,040 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 97,623 miles

Front bumper damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2023 93,250 miles

Front bumper slight damage

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 90,289 miles

Front Bumper Damage

Pass 1 Mar 2021 87,677 miles

damaged front bumper

Fail 1 Mar 2021 87,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

damaged front bumper

Pass 6 Mar 2020 84,076 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 84,076 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 64,679 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 46,421 miles

front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 10 Mar 2017 29,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin need attention asap (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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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AD05 SAL is a 2014 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 AD05 SAL, 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

How do I check the history of AD05 SAL?

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What year was AD05 SAL registered?

AD05 SAL is a 2014 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2014.

Is AD05 SAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 SAL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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