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DX14 VMC

2014 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,048 mi
Last recorded116,048 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Focus58,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX14 VMC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 116,048 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 105,405 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2025 105,372 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 78,152 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 68,464 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 59,410 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 30,714 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 29,804 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 29,802 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2018 111,704 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 111,704 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 7,901 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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DX14 VMC is a 2014 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DX14 VMC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DX14 VMC?

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What year was DX14 VMC registered?

DX14 VMC is a 2014 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 March 2014.

Is DX14 VMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX14 VMC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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