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AD04 YHC

2004 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,024 mi
Last recorded98,024 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 YHC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 98,024 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan either side of the tunnel (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 97,852 miles

Emissions not tested not tested , due to where the exhaust is blowing, gases not passing to the rear silencer (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan either side of the tunnel (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 90,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded above subframe (3.6.B.2c)

offside front outer sill corroded

offside front outer wheel arch corroded

parking brake only just met performance.

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2016 90,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded above subframe (3.6.B.2c)

offside front outer sill corroded

offside front outer wheel arch corroded

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2015 77,021 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 76,929 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 65,790 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 58,523 miles

Both rear drop links worn.

Corrosion to rear body under car.

Fail 22 Jul 2013 58,522 miles

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

Both rear drop links worn.

Corrosion to rear body under car.

O/S parking brake poor performance.

O/S/F tyre worn on edge.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 54,857 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2012 54,857 miles

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

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

advise slight movement offside of steering rack arm

Pass 30 Jul 2011 50,497 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 43,903 miles

starter motor noisy

Fail 4 Oct 2010 43,903 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

front discs unevenly worn on inner face and rear discs corrodded

front screan scratched and all wipers smear

play in o/s/f drop link

starter motor noisy

o/s/r tyre has metal inthe tread and bad cracks

Pass 30 Sep 2009 38,588 miles

exhaust corroded.!!!

offside rear tyre wall perished. nail in tread.!!!

Pass 13 Sep 2008 33,174 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 28,235 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 27,737 miles

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 YHC is a 2004 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YHC, 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 YHC is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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