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AD04 WJZ

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,022 mi
Last recorded146,022 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 WJZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 146,022 miles

both front coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Fail 2 Nov 2021 146,022 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2020 145,731 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

General Underside Corrosion

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Oct 2020 145,731 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

General Underside Corrosion

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Back Box Loose On Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Nov 2019 144,862 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 143,541 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 143,540 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 136,052 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 136,052 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 121,901 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 109,897 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 109,897 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 103,252 miles

oil leaks

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2013 98,459 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2012 93,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 93,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 91,324 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 84,268 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 76,946 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 76,946 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 72,777 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 72,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 56,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2007 38,542 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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AD04 WJZ is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJZ, 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 WJZ is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 June 2004.

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