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EA14 UEM

2014 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,807 mi
Last recorded96,807 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Focus58,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA14 UEM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 96,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 96,809 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2025 91,530 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 86,847 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators slightly pale (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 86,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators slightly pale (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 80,042 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 70,096 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 63,090 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 63,089 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 59,455 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 48,699 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF + OSF inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 43,627 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 36,735 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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EA14 UEM is a 2014 Ford Focus in Red with a 998cc 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 EA14 UEM, 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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EA14 UEM is a 2014 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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