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DS14 AVJ

2014 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,715 mi
Last recorded135,715 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Focus58,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS14 AVJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 135,715 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 135,713 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

coolant level low

Pass 12 Mar 2025 125,700 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 125,700 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 116,436 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 107,772 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 99,334 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 89,939 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 81,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 81,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 70,507 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 58,568 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 46,394 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 46,394 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both front tyres on 3-3.5mm.

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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DS14 AVJ is a 2014 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DS14 AVJ, 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 DS14 AVJ registered?

DS14 AVJ is a 2014 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 May 2014.

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