Lifan Lf (2014)
2014 Lifan Lf
CarHunch analysed 164 real MOT records for the 2014 Lifan Lf. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2014 Lifan LF has a first-time pass rate of 76.6%, which is 3.4 percentage points below the UK average of 80%, suggesting slightly more frequent MOT failures than typical. Nearly one in five of these vehicles (19.5%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a meaningful concern for a buyer and warrants a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
These cars average just over 9,100 miles, which is quite low for a ten-year-old vehicle and suggests many have been lightly used or owned by collectors. The average of 0.99 failures and 3.1 advisories per test indicates modest maintenance demands, but the median Carhunch score of 50 reflects the combination of below-average reliability and that dangerous defect history—have any prospective purchase checked thoroughly by an independent mechanic who can specifically assess brake, steering, and suspension components.
What to check before buying a 2014 Lifan Lf
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.
- 📄 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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 Lifan Lf 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 Lifan Lf vehicles fall between 4,100 and 12,792 miles.
2014 Lifan Lf — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (11% of 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 Lifan Lf
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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12%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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10.7%
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
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10.7%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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10.4%
Drive chain slightly loose
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10%
Rear reflector missing
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9%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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9%
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
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7.7%
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.
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