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AD04 YLK

2004 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,116 mi
Last recorded117,116 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 YLK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 117,116 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 2-3mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

scuffs and dents around car,nothing sharp

Pass 28 Sep 2015 107,638 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 107,638 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 79,344 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight damage to o/s/f of car

Fail 19 Sep 2014 79,344 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight damage to o/s/f of car

Pass 23 Dec 2013 66,838 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 53,432 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 52,627 miles

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

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 22 Jul 2011 37,047 miles

Handbrake travel getting long.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 32,438 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 32,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres 2-3mm.

N/S/R tyre 3mm.

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 26,540 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 22,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 22,887 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 18,033 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 18,033 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front wipers getting worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 YLK is a 2004 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YLK, 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 YLK registered?

AD04 YLK is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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