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E4 OSB

2014 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,580 mi
Last recorded77,580 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Focus58,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 OSB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 77,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape on inner

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape on inner

Pass 18 Jun 2024 72,395 miles

Offside Front Lower arm ball joint dust cover slightly pushed down

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 72,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall(225/40R18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower arm ball joint dust cover slightly pushed down

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 67,000 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 65,890 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 65,890 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 62,275 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 62,275 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 50,413 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 35,047 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 22,711 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 22,711 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 11,494 miles

Nearside Front tyre has chunks out of outer sidewall but not to cords

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre has chunks out of outer sidewall but not to cords

Fail 23 Oct 2017 11,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre has chunks out of outer sidewall but not to cords

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre has chunks out of outer sidewall but not to cords

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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E4 OSB is a 2014 Ford Focus in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 E4 OSB, 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 E4 OSB registered?

E4 OSB is a 2014 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2014.

Is E4 OSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E4 OSB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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