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DY14 SYP

2014 Ford Focus

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,685 mi
Last recorded98,685 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Focus58,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY14 SYP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2014
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 98,685 miles

coolant leak at header tank

Fail 10 Jun 2026 98,685 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle beam front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

coolant leak at header tank

tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 24 Jun 2025 97,116 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 97,116 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 93,952 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 87,766 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 87,766 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 79,108 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to limit. Worn on Inner and Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 79,108 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to limit. Worn on Inner and Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 69,176 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs Inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 61,899 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 55,844 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 45,550 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 45,549 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 33,252 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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DY14 SYP is a 2014 Ford Focus in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SYP, 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 SYP registered?

DY14 SYP is a 2014 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 June 2014.

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