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DT14 FAJ

2014 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,207 mi
Last recorded100,207 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Focus58,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT14 FAJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 100,207 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 89,854 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 89,852 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Bulb incorrectly fitted? (4.2.3 (c))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 88,981 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 86,041 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2023 86,041 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 76,299 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 67,939 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2021 67,939 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 52,212 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 40,912 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2018 24,009 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 10,711 miles

damage to drivers mirror

o/s/f tyre cut not to cords

Pass 19 Jul 2017 10,133 miles

O/S/F tyre has slight cut in 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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DT14 FAJ is a 2014 Ford Focus in Blue 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 DT14 FAJ, 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 DT14 FAJ registered?

DT14 FAJ is a 2014 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2014.

Is DT14 FAJ safe to buy?

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