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DP14 VLJ

2014 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,848 mi
Last recorded67,848 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Focus58,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP14 VLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 67,848 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 56,944 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 48,286 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 47,993 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 43,708 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 43,707 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2022 39,049 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 33,584 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 28,484 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 23,687 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 17,752 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 13,299 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 VLJ is a 2014 Ford Focus in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VLJ, 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 VLJ registered?

DP14 VLJ is a 2014 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is DP14 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP14 VLJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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