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1686 MU

2004 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

77,692 mi
Last recorded77,692 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1686 MU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 77,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 76,031 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 74,236 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Oct 2022 72,160 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 69,634 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 69,634 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 67,113 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 65,231 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel filler pipes rusting

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (Wall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 65,231 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords GoodYear Eagle F1 (215/45/17) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel filler pipes rusting

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (Wall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 62,101 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 58,385 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 52,417 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 48,464 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 43,129 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 37,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 31,334 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 29,231 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both headlamp aims are starting to de-focus

signs of perishing on both the rear tyres

Pass 12 Oct 2010 27,075 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 25,411 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 22,816 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 22,816 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 18,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 18,598 miles

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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1686 MU is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 73,902 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 1686 MU, 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 22 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1686 MU registered?

1686 MU is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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