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DS14 UDU

2014 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

129,685 mi
Last recorded129,685 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Focus58,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS14 UDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 129,685 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 129,685 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 127,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70%worn /discs lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes separating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heatshield mid and rear sections insecure.

Fail 8 Apr 2025 127,578 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside. aeroblades. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70%worn /discs lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes separating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant below minimum.

exhaust heatshield mid and rear sections insecure.

Pass 10 Apr 2024 112,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 6 Psi (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S Perished & Cracking 205/50/17 93W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 102,954 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 102,954 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 94,647 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Trailing Arm Front Bush Starting To De-Bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 85,756 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 79,913 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 73,070 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 66,992 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 60,910 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 60,910 miles

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

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 UDU is a 2014 Ford Focus in Red 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 UDU, 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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DS14 UDU is a 2014 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 May 2014.

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