Ford Focus (2014)
2014 Ford Focus
CarHunch analysed 81,415 real MOT records for the 2014 Ford Focus. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2014 Ford Focus passes its MOT slightly more often than the UK average at 82.2%, though petrol versions perform noticeably better at 83.9% compared to diesels at 80.3%—a meaningful gap worth factoring into your fuel choice. However, 37.5% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is well above typical and suggests structural or safety issues that warrant a pre-purchase inspection.
These Focus models average 61,359 miles by test time, about 6,000 above what you'd typically expect for a 10-year-old car, indicating moderate use. The average of 2.06 failures per vehicle isn't alarming, but 11.6 advisories suggests ongoing maintenance demand—if you're considering one, budget for regular repairs and always get an independent check of the brakes, suspension, and underside before committing.
What to check before buying a 2014 Ford Focus
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 37.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (54%) | 43,743 | 83.9% | 1.86 |
| Diesel (46%) | 37,658 | 80.3% | 2.28 |
| Other (0%) | 5 | 93.3% | 0.4 |
| Electric (0%) | 4 | 100% | 0 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 2 | 83.3% | 1 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 83.3% | 1 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 Ford Focus vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2014 Ford Focus vehicles fall between 37,727 and 63,191 miles.
2014 Ford Focus — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 69,524 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 89% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2014 Ford Focus
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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57.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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56.3%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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36.2%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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31.6%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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30.2%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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26.5%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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25.9%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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22.6%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.
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