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AD04 YCM

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,626 mi
Last recorded131,626 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 YCM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 131,626 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 131,624 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 124,538 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 118,224 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 118,222 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 109,378 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 109,378 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 100,331 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 86,722 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 86,722 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 72,770 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 59,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear link arm bushes worn

Pass 30 Jul 2008 59,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear link arm bushes worn

Pass 31 Jul 2007 43,221 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 YCM is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YCM, 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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What year was AD04 YCM registered?

AD04 YCM is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 June 2004.

Is AD04 YCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD04 YCM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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