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AF64 VYJ

2014 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

123,994 mi
Last recorded123,994 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2014 Ford Focus58,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF64 VYJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 123,994 miles

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

exhaust heatshield is loose

Pass 8 Mar 2022 120,802 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 120,277 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 115,157 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 115,154 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 109,027 miles

T.P.M.S. Light on and showing low tyre pressures

Fail 17 Feb 2020 109,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

T.P.M.S. Light on and showing low tyre pressures

Pass 10 Oct 2018 92,478 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 92,476 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 70,707 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 70,707 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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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AF64 VYJ is a 2014 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AF64 VYJ, 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 AF64 VYJ registered?

AF64 VYJ is a 2014 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 October 2014.

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