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AF14 FVJ

2014 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,418 mi
Last recorded81,418 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2014 Ford Focus58,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF14 FVJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 81,418 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 15 Feb 2023 69,570 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 58,425 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs very corroded at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 58,425 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs very corroded at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 44,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes slightly de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 39,053 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 33,101 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 27,025 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 21,223 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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AF14 FVJ is a 2014 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 AF14 FVJ, 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 AF14 FVJ registered?

AF14 FVJ is a 2014 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is AF14 FVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF14 FVJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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