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DT04 SUE

2014 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

158,904 mi
Last recorded158,904 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Focus58,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT04 SUE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 158,904 miles

some brake pipes corroded

some suspension items corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2025 152,119 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 152,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2024 143,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low and bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre treads low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 31 Jan 2023 134,824 miles

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

front screen craked

Fail 27 Jan 2023 134,823 miles

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

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

front screen craked

Pass 19 Jan 2022 125,109 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in top of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 125,109 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in top of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 116,401 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 116,401 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 93,888 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 72,806 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 52,914 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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DT04 SUE is a 2014 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol 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 DT04 SUE, 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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DT04 SUE is a 2014 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 July 2014.

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