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AE14 WLW

2014 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,716 mi
Last recorded118,716 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Focus58,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE14 WLW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 118,716 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 112,465 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 112,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested ball joint (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 102,443 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 102,443 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 101,725 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 101,725 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 86,991 miles

Covers and under trays fitted, obscuring full view of engine and underside of vehicle

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 86,991 miles

Covers and under trays fitted, obscuring full view of engine and underside of vehicle

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 75,485 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 70,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 62,464 miles

rear tyres tread cracking

Pass 6 Feb 2018 53,167 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 53,167 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 40,999 miles

front wipers slightly smeary

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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AE14 WLW is a 2014 Ford Focus in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE14 WLW, 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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AE14 WLW is a 2014 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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