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AF14 HZW

2014 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,935 mi
Last recorded131,935 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Focus58,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF14 HZW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 131,935 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak on engine

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside rear trailing arm bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2026 131,935 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak on engine

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside rear trailing arm bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 122,935 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2025 122,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear heatshield corroded and loose

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 117,090 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Headlight switch insecure

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 103,894 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Mar 2023 103,894 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 90,353 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 78,169 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 69,971 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 58,963 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 48,036 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 34,298 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 HZW is a 2014 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 AF14 HZW, 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 HZW registered?

AF14 HZW is a 2014 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2014.

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