2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Ford Focus MOT pass rate and common faults

72,644 MOT tests in 2024. 67.4% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time67.4%
Failed or needed repairs32.6%
Typical mileage at test78,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 72,644 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.7%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    3,045 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.2%
  5. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative2.1%
  6. Horn: not working1.9%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    1,484 marked dangerous
  8. Stop lamp: not working1.5%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%
    1,331 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics21.4%
  2. Tyres9.8%
  3. Suspension9.2%
  4. Brakes6.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks4.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.9%
  7. Body & chassis1.6%
  8. Steering0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.9%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2014 Ford Focus?

In 2024, 67.4% of 2014 Ford Focus cars passed their MOT first time, across 72,644 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Ford Focus?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Ford Focus reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).