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E8 LHR

2014 Ford Focus

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,470 mi
Last recorded92,470 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Focus58,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 LHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 92,470 miles

general light corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

nearside and offside rear brake slight fluctuation on application

sun strip on top of screen, does not affect drivers view of the road

Fail 17 Jun 2026 92,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect very poor pattern dispersal, bulb sat correctly (4.1.2 (c))

general light corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

nearside and offside rear brake slight fluctuation on application

sun strip on top of screen, does not affect drivers view of the road

Pass 3 Jul 2025 88,314 miles

general light corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

sun strip fitted to top of screen but does not impede on drivers view of the road

Fail 3 Jul 2025 88,314 miles

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

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

general light corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

sun strip fitted to top of screen but does not impede on drivers view of the road

Pass 10 Jun 2024 84,467 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 84,467 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front 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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 70,241 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 56,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 50,519 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area upper (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 50,519 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area upper (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 42,496 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 37,179 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 37,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 27,498 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 18,041 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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E8 LHR is a 2014 Ford Focus in White 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 E8 LHR, 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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E8 LHR is a 2014 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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