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AE64 PLU

2014 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

142,971 mi
Last recorded142,971 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Focus58,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE64 PLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 142,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged

Fail 29 Jul 2025 142,967 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2024 125,131 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2023 104,327 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 93,169 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 82,679 miles

Nearside Front TYRE IS PERISHING IN TREAD ON INNER AND OUTER PART OF TYRE

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND PERISHING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front TYRE IS PERISHING IN TREAD ON INNER PART OF TYRE

Offside Rear TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER PART OF TYRE

Pass 18 Sep 2020 76,764 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 71,028 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 61,868 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam ()

Pass 8 Sep 2017 49,637 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 PLU is a 2014 Ford Focus in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AE64 PLU, 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 AE64 PLU registered?

AE64 PLU is a 2014 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2014.

Is AE64 PLU safe to buy?

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