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AD04 ZDP

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,865 mi
Last recorded158,865 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 158,865 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 152,175 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 144,575 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 137,737 miles

Centre mirror cracked

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

exhaust rusty/blowing.

Fail 30 Sep 2015 137,737 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre mirror cracked

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

exhaust rusty/blowing.

Pass 15 Sep 2014 126,004 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Sep 2013 116,459 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 116,458 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 107,358 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 107,358 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

rear exhaust not attached to rubber mounting

Pass 9 Sep 2011 96,140 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 96,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn need replacing

rear brake discs corrored

Pass 17 Sep 2010 88,066 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 80,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 74,722 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 74,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 57,039 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 39,520 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 ZDP is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZDP, 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 ZDP is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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