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DY14 FZT

2014 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,277 mi
Last recorded98,277 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Focus58,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY14 FZT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 98,277 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust shield loose

Fail 26 Mar 2026 98,277 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 31 Mar 2025 91,557 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust shield loose

Fail 31 Mar 2025 91,557 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 28 Mar 2024 84,171 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 84,171 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre splitting on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 75,348 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 71,896 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 68,235 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 64,956 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Showing inner edge ware (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 60,008 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 54,317 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 49,467 miles

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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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DY14 FZT is a 2014 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DY14 FZT, 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 DY14 FZT registered?

DY14 FZT is a 2014 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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The MOT history for DY14 FZT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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