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DV64 XVL

2014 Ford Focus

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,252 mi
Last recorded97,252 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2014 Ford Focus58,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV64 XVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 97,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect shocker seems weak (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear trailing arm main bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi seems weak, exhaust wobbling slight

Fail 16 Oct 2023 97,241 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits co too high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Offside and nearside headlights no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect shocker seems weak (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear trailing arm main bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi seems weak, exhaust wobbling slight

Pass 17 Oct 2022 87,848 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside and nearside front inner rack ends have slight play ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

front exhaust flexi weak, exhaust bouncing

noise coming from offside front strut top mount area, all covered up and unable to see or detect play

Fail 17 Oct 2022 87,848 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Offside and nearside headlight aim has no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED's fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside and nearside front inner rack ends have slight play ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

front exhaust flexi weak, exhaust bouncing

noise coming from offside front strut top mount area, all covered up and unable to see or detect play

Pass 15 Oct 2021 77,787 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 77,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 71,515 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Nov 2019 63,090 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Nov 2018 53,510 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 41,842 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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DV64 XVL is a 2014 Ford Focus in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DV64 XVL, 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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DV64 XVL is a 2014 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 November 2014.

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