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DX14 XEL

2014 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,680 mi
Last recorded97,680 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Focus58,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 97,680 miles

Earth fault on offside rear light cluster which rectified it's self during test

Fail 12 Nov 2025 97,552 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Earth fault on offside rear light cluster which rectified it's self during test

Pass 3 Dec 2024 90,305 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2024 90,235 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 83,238 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape and perished

Offside Rear tyre out of shape and perished

Pass 2 Dec 2022 77,371 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 70,007 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 61,932 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 50,448 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 45,077 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 38,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XEL is a 2014 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XEL, 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

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What year was DX14 XEL registered?

DX14 XEL is a 2014 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 April 2014.

Is DX14 XEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX14 XEL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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