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AO14 VKL

2014 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,424 mi
Last recorded84,424 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Focus58,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO14 VKL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 84,424 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 84,242 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 79,393 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2024 72,936 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 65,881 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2022 57,710 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 49,512 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balled inner edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jun 2021 49,508 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balled inner edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jun 2020 43,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 37,525 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 67,670 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 30,042 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

covers and shields restricts view

Fail 24 Apr 2018 30,042 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

covers and shields restricts view

Pass 2 May 2017 23,351 miles

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

covers and shields restricts viewing

Fail 2 May 2017 23,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

covers and shields restricts viewing

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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AO14 VKL is a 2014 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AO14 VKL, 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 AO14 VKL registered?

AO14 VKL is a 2014 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2014.

Is AO14 VKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO14 VKL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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