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DS54 BEV

2014 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,792 mi
Last recorded96,792 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Focus58,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS54 BEV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 96,792 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 91,669 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 78,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 78,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 67,539 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 55,540 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 46,141 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 46,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 39,718 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 33,022 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 25,145 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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DS54 BEV is a 2014 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DS54 BEV, 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 DS54 BEV registered?

DS54 BEV is a 2014 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2014.

Is DS54 BEV safe to buy?

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