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DY14 UOW

2014 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,085 mi
Last recorded133,085 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Focus58,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY14 UOW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 133,085 miles

Offside Front play in steering rack joint

Offside wing mirror damage

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2026 133,085 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front play in steering rack joint

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside wing mirror damage

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 123,137 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and or under trays fitted

front wipers heavy streaking / smearing

Fail 25 Apr 2025 123,137 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and or under trays fitted

front wipers heavy streaking / smearing

Pass 26 Apr 2024 113,523 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Apr 2024 113,523 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 103,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (recommend replacement) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape on inner edge and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 5 May 2023 103,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (recommend replacement) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape on inner edge and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 May 2022 96,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 89,343 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 83,039 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 75,936 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 69,715 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 60,913 miles

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

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 UOW is a 2014 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel 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 DY14 UOW, 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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DY14 UOW is a 2014 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 April 2014.

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