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AD04 YLU

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

166,703 mi
Last recorded166,703 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 166,703 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 140,414 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 140,403 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin only on osf. signs of metal filings around. Brake efficiency ok. (3.5.1g)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 128,958 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 120,641 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 111,673 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 105,120 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 97,986 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 90,656 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 83,772 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 83,772 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 75,788 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 65,664 miles

BONNET SCRATCHED.

BOTH REAR TYRES ON 3MM IN PARTS.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 45,941 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 37,084 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 YLU is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLU, 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 YLU registered?

AD04 YLU is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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