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AE14 ZFM

2014 Ford Focus

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,551 mi
Last recorded74,551 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Focus58,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE14 ZFM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 74,551 miles

Exhaust Flexi-Section deteriorated and insecure

Front windscreen chipped / damaged

Steering rack grating/rough/tight when turning

n/s/r shock absorber worn and reduced damping action - bushes worn and split

n/s/r trailing arm heavily corroded and bushes worn/split - play detected

o/s/r shock absorber worn and reduced damping action - bushes worn and split

o/s/r trailing arm heavily corroded and bushes worn/split - play detected

Fail 12 May 2026 74,175 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track-Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track-Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust Flexi-Section deteriorated and insecure

Front windscreen chipped / damaged

Steering rack grating/rough/tight when turning

n/s/r shock absorber worn and reduced damping action - bushes worn and split

n/s/r trailing arm heavily corroded and bushes worn/split - play detected

o/s/r shock absorber worn and reduced damping action - bushes worn and split

o/s/r trailing arm heavily corroded and bushes worn/split - play detected

Pass 20 Jun 2025 64,804 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2025 64,804 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 64,111 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 64,111 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 57,822 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 47,320 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 41,801 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 37,791 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 33,353 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 29,744 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 24,114 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front 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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AE14 ZFM is a 2014 Ford Focus in White with a 998cc 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 AE14 ZFM, 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 ZFM is a 2014 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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