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DP14 BHX

2014 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,936 mi
Last recorded95,936 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Focus58,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP14 BHX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 95,936 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody tray fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2026 95,933 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody tray fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2024 91,982 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 89,166 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 75,973 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs Worn on Outer edge. Worn scored and pitted Inside faces Outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 62,774 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside faces on both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge/shoulder on both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 62,747 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside faces on both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge/shoulder on both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 55,357 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2020 55,251 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 41,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 29,489 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 20,375 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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DP14 BHX is a 2014 Ford Focus in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DP14 BHX, 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 DP14 BHX registered?

DP14 BHX is a 2014 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 June 2014.

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