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DP14 LZW

2014 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

198,891 mi
Last recorded198,891 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Focus58,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 198,891 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 121,509 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 121,507 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure buldge in outer sidewall 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

creaking from rear suspension

Pass 22 Jan 2024 119,985 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jan 2023 116,536 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 113,601 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 111,136 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 108,368 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 104,994 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front CV boot clamp slightly lose

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 101,563 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 99,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit in places. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM. (4.1.E.1)

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 LZW is a 2014 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 DP14 LZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DP14 LZW registered?

DP14 LZW is a 2014 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 August 2014.

Is DP14 LZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP14 LZW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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