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AC04 GKF

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

209,696 mi
Last recorded209,696 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 GKF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2020 209,696 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear in inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases advise replacement (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s traying arm bushes advise replacements (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 205,829 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 205,790 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 203,347 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 203,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 201,376 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle silencer (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges and showing signs of age, advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges and showing signs of age, advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertray fitted as standard

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 199,454 miles

All tyres showing signs of age

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertray fitted as standard

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 199,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

All tyres showing signs of age

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Unable to check rear belts

Undertray fitted as standard

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 196,181 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres are starting to wear on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 187,210 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 175,750 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 175,750 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 164,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs pitting

Fail 26 Jun 2012 164,389 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear brake discs pitting

Pass 1 Jul 2011 154,032 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn, rears pitting

Fail 1 Jul 2011 154,032 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

front brake discs slightly worn, rears pitting

Pass 30 Jun 2010 142,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 15 Jul 2009 132,660 miles

both rear tyres getting low

both rear tyres perished

Fail 15 Jul 2009 132,660 miles

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

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

both rear tyres getting low

both rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Jul 2008 121,943 miles

rattle from engine area at idle possible drive belt tensioner

Pass 3 Aug 2007 111,400 miles

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

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 GKF is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GKF, 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 GKF is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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