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DX14 VMP

2014 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,103 mi
Last recorded107,103 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Focus58,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX14 VMP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 107,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on outer edge 215/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 105,837 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 104,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mounting bush bonding starting to fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mounting bush bonding starting to fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 100,808 miles

offside headlamp loose due to fixing bolt missing

Fail 24 Mar 2023 100,808 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

offside headlamp loose due to fixing bolt missing

Pass 7 Mar 2022 91,002 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 91,002 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 90,223 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 80,721 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 75,845 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 75,845 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 66,353 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 52,355 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 40,724 miles

engine covers fitted

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 VMP is a 2014 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VMP, 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 DX14 VMP registered?

DX14 VMP is a 2014 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 March 2014.

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