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A11 HSC

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

69,564 mi
Last recorded69,564 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 HSC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 69,564 miles

Offside mirror secured with tape

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Boarderline pass (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2023 69,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Boarderline pass (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside mirror secured with tape

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 68,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber boots perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 68,199 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements replaced (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber boots perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 66,606 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 66,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 65,013 miles

ALL FOUR ROAD SPRINGS CORRODED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 63,917 miles

Central EXHAUST MOUNTS CORRODED

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH REGISTRATION PLATES DETERIORATED (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play NSF SUSPENSION LINK WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

SPARE TYRE FLAT

Fail 3 Dec 2019 63,917 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn OSF SUSPENSION DRFOP LINK EXCESSIVE WEAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central EXHAUST MOUNTS CORRODED

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH REGISTRATION PLATES DETERIORATED (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play NSF SUSPENSION LINK WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

SPARE TYRE FLAT

Pass 3 Dec 2018 61,277 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 58,158 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 54,201 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 54,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly Worn On Inner/Outer Edges + Nail in Tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 48,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracked on Tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 44,027 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 44,027 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 38,404 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 38,404 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 32,026 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 32,026 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 27,066 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 24,476 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 21,342 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 19,138 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 19,138 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 15,946 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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A11 HSC is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A11 HSC, 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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A11 HSC is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 December 2004.

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