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AD53 LGU

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,677 mi
Last recorded116,677 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 LGU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 116,677 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2016 116,677 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive missfire (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2014 113,887 miles

all brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2014 113,887 miles

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

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2013 107,352 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 107,352 miles

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

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

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

front inner brake disc wear/ corrosion

nearside exterior mirror damaged

Fail 1 Jul 2013 107,333 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 93,436 miles

EML on

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 93,436 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

EML on

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 77,287 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre wearing unevan

Pass 27 Jun 2011 77,287 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre wearing unevan

Pass 7 Jun 2010 62,443 miles

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

mil lamp on

mil lamp on

nsr sill damaged

osf brake disc pitted

Fail 7 Jun 2010 62,443 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

mil lamp on

mil lamp on

nsr sill damaged

osf brake disc pitted

Pass 1 Jul 2009 56,450 miles

near side rear wing has damage

Fail 30 Jun 2009 56,450 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

near side rear wing has damage

Pass 30 Jun 2008 50,138 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 38,827 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 38,827 miles

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

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

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

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

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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AD53 LGU is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AD53 LGU, 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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AD53 LGU is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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