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DS53 DUG

2014 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

38,690 mi
Last recorded38,690 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Focus58,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 DUG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 38,690 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 38,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 36,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 34,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 32,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 30,066 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 29,891 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 27,168 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))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 27,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 25,218 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 22,162 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 22,109 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 17,869 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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DS53 DUG is a 2014 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DS53 DUG, 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 DS53 DUG registered?

DS53 DUG is a 2014 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 September 2014.

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