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AK14 VLC

2014 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,328 mi
Last recorded46,328 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Focus58,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK14 VLC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 46,328 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 41,420 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front & Rear Axles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 30,440 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 30,440 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 26,015 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 25,892 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 22,200 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 17,531 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 15,135 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 11,688 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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AK14 VLC is a 2014 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc 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 AK14 VLC, 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 AK14 VLC registered?

AK14 VLC is a 2014 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2014.

Is AK14 VLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK14 VLC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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