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DO02 DEV

2014 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,383 mi
Last recorded85,383 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Focus58,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDO02 DEV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 85,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 85,382 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 78,205 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2023 68,162 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 66,097 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 62,573 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 59,538 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 59,538 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 55,222 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 55,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2018 45,892 miles

offside rear tyre perished and splitting

Fail 27 Aug 2018 45,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

offside rear tyre perished and splitting

Pass 5 Sep 2017 35,577 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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DO02 DEV is a 2014 Ford Focus in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DO02 DEV, 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 DO02 DEV registered?

DO02 DEV is a 2014 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2014.

Is DO02 DEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DO02 DEV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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