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DP14 LZT

2014 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,356 mi
Last recorded99,356 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Focus58,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP14 LZT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 99,356 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 97,454 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 97,454 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 94,646 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 88,168 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 88,168 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 82,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 78,008 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 70,701 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear boot area not tested as dog cage fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2018 68,367 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 68,367 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 62,977 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2017 59,511 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 LZT is a 2014 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LZT, 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 LZT registered?

DP14 LZT is a 2014 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 July 2014.

Is DP14 LZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP14 LZT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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