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AD04 ZFR

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,725 mi
Last recorded140,725 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 ZFR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2018 140,725 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner steering arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 124,846 miles

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

coolant leak

oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2017 124,839 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2016 110,665 miles

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

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

inner sidewall of n/s/r tyre starting to split

Fail 20 Jun 2016 110,665 miles

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

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

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

inner sidewall of n/s/r tyre starting to split

Fail 26 Jun 2015 104,792 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 104,792 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 98,356 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 88,455 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 15 Oct 2012 80,614 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 72,476 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 68,419 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 68,418 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 62,571 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 62,571 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 51,456 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 41,809 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 35,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 35,877 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 ZFR is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 ZFR, 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 ZFR is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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