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AE64 MLJ

2014 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,337 mi
Last recorded70,337 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Focus58,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE64 MLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 70,337 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 May 2026 70,337 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 56,056 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 56,056 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 52,131 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 52,131 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 48,166 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 48,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 44,393 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 41,236 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 39,305 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 33,741 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 27,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 18,572 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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AE64 MLJ is a 2014 Ford Focus in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AE64 MLJ, 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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What year was AE64 MLJ registered?

AE64 MLJ is a 2014 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2014.

Is AE64 MLJ safe to buy?

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