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DS63 VMW

2014 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,047 mi
Last recorded108,047 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Focus58,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS63 VMW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 108,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 98,923 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 98,923 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 88,660 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 88,660 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 79,480 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly misshaped inner edge

Fail 11 Jul 2023 79,480 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm + worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside rear tyre slightly misshaped inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2022 70,343 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 60,442 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 56,699 miles

Engine covers fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2020 56,699 miles

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

Engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2019 48,162 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs corroded on the inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Oct 2018 38,072 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2018 38,072 miles

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

Engine covers fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2017 29,131 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine cover fitted.

under shield fitted.

Pass 9 Nov 2016 19,205 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front tyre worn, kerbed slight indentation outer sidewall

Fail 9 Nov 2016 19,205 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front tyre worn, kerbed slight indentation outer sidewall

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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DS63 VMW is a 2014 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DS63 VMW, 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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DS63 VMW is a 2014 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2014.

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