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AD04 SUA

2004 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,537 mi
Last recorded145,537 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 SUA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 145,537 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front tyres bald edges

undertrays

Pass 2 Jul 2016 138,806 miles

rear coil springs corroded

undertrays

Fail 2 Jul 2016 138,805 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine intercooler boost pipe split (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear coil springs corroded

undertrays

Pass 8 Jul 2015 130,948 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2015 130,948 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs very poor condition

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2014 125,463 miles

All tyres worn down to limit

Fail 15 Jul 2014 125,463 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

All tyres worn down to limit

Pass 20 Jul 2013 121,395 miles

All tyres worn near to limit

Engine oil level overfilled

Pass 20 Jul 2012 115,957 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriated

suspect slight noise from diff

Fail 21 Jul 2011 105,290 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 105,290 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 95,298 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 95,298 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 81,351 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 68,481 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 51,969 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 33,920 miles

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

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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AD04 SUA is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel 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 AD04 SUA, 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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AD04 SUA is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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