2014 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · JB03 BUT
2014 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 09 Apr 2014. Recorded mileage 142,175 miles. MOT valid until 08 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2014
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,175 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JB03 BUT Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 142,175 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JB03 BUT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Ford Focus (JB03 BUT) between March 2017 and March 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (26 issues), Brakes (22 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 97 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken (4.5.4 (a))”.
JB03 BUT Mileage History
- 17/03/201738,372 mi
- 04/04/201854,057 mi+15,685 mi
- 21/03/201972,392 mi+18,335 mi
- 12/03/202089,654 mi+17,262 mi
- 12/03/202089,654 mi
- 18/03/202193,724 mi+4,070 mi
- 18/03/202193,724 mi
- 11/03/2022105,316 mi+11,592 mi
- 16/03/2022105,444 mi+128 mi
- 09/03/2023112,117 mi+6,673 mi
- 05/04/2024120,786 mi+8,669 mi
- 10/04/2024120,797 mi+11 mi
- 18/03/2025129,212 mi+8,415 mi
- 20/03/2025129,223 mi+11 mi
- 11/03/2026142,164 mi+12,941 mi
- 12/03/2026142,175 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 11,552 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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