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AD53 ODA

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,224 mi
Last recorded104,224 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 ODA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 104,224 miles

Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 101,012 miles

o/s/f shock absorber weeping

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

oil leaks

underside rusty

Fail 7 Jan 2020 101,012 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

o/s/f shock absorber weeping

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

oil leaks

underside rusty

Pass 21 Dec 2018 96,633 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 96,631 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 93,585 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 93,585 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 90,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre stepped

both front tyres void of tread inside edge

brake pedal feels spongy

engine management warning light on

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Fail 5 Jan 2017 90,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre stepped

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded strong advise (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres void of tread inside edge

brake pedal feels spongy

engine management warning light on

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2015 88,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs corroded on the inner disc face

Fail 7 Dec 2015 88,257 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from abs pump to the rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

EML on

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs corroded on the inner disc face

Pass 15 Dec 2014 84,953 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 81,222 miles

front discs showing wear on inner faces

Pass 4 Jan 2013 79,466 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 77,714 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 75,173 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 71,967 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 71,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 67,593 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 67,593 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 51,562 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 39,979 miles

both front coil springs starting to corrode.

Fail 14 Mar 2007 39,966 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

N/S/R tyre 2mm outer edge.

N/S/R tyre has cut in sidewall.

both front coil spring starting to corrode.

front pads getting very low.

rear pads getting very low.

Pass 13 Dec 2006 37,812 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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 ODA is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ODA, 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 ODA is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 January 2004.

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