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AD04 XFW

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

159,739 mi
Last recorded159,739 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 XFW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 159,739 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 159,734 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded off side outter sill (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 156,774 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 156,774 miles

Front front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 152,765 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 152,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 147,230 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2012 139,851 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 129,177 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 129,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 118,741 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 110,193 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 110,193 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 102,057 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 101,920 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 84,278 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2007 84,278 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XFW is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XFW, 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 XFW is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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