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AC04 FHM

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,114 mi
Last recorded119,114 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 FHM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 119,114 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 119,062 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 113,125 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 105,844 miles

offside mirror damaged

Fail 30 Apr 2016 105,844 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside mirror damaged

Pass 13 May 2015 99,965 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2014 93,327 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wipers slight smearing

steering rack has slight play

Pass 20 May 2013 86,618 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 78,603 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 68,441 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front drop links seized

Fail 5 Jul 2011 68,441 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front drop links seized

Fail 20 Jul 2010 58,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 58,653 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 48,732 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 39,797 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 28,869 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 28,869 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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AC04 FHM is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AC04 FHM, 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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AC04 FHM is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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