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AD53 OEC

2004 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,054 mi
Last recorded70,054 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 OEC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 70,054 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 69,457 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 68,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 67,644 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 66,726 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 65,775 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 64,961 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 63,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 62,851 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 62,844 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 61,623 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 60,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 58,420 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 56,203 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 54,212 miles

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 6 Mar 2013 54,212 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 52,633 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 50,854 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 47,195 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 39,697 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 33,035 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 26,563 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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AD53 OEC is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AD53 OEC, 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 AD53 OEC registered?

AD53 OEC is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is AD53 OEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 OEC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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