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EA14 VFV

2014 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,971 mi
Last recorded159,971 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Focus58,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA14 VFV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 159,971 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 144,327 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Out of shape on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 127,621 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 109,982 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 109,982 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 99,124 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 99,124 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Bulb in incorrectly. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 83,466 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 76,242 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 69,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 56,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2018 56,820 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2017 42,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VFV is a 2014 Ford Focus in Silver 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 VFV, 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 EA14 VFV registered?

EA14 VFV is a 2014 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 May 2014.

Is EA14 VFV safe to buy?

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