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DS14 XYL

2014 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,293 mi
Last recorded99,293 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Focus58,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS14 XYL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 99,293 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 95,779 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 95,772 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2024 92,720 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 92,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 92,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 81,219 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 81,219 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 70,010 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 60,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limits of wear 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and on limits of wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn on limits of 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge on limits of wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 50,931 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 44,627 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 35,464 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 30,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XYL is a 2014 Ford Focus in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XYL, 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 XYL registered?

DS14 XYL is a 2014 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2014.

Is DS14 XYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS14 XYL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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