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AD53 OEL

2004 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

215,098 mi
Last recorded215,098 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 OEL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 215,098 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Vehicle is fitted with manufactures engine cover and under tray/shield so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 20 Dec 2022 208,111 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shield so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 17 Dec 2021 201,966 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shield so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Fail 17 Dec 2021 201,966 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shield so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability Broken. (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 197,003 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 8 Jan 2020 193,117 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 184,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 175,984 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 167,083 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 158,006 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 147,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 134,984 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 123,944 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 110,815 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 110,815 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 98,711 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 85,258 miles

rear link arm bushes splitting

Pass 17 Dec 2008 72,152 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 72,130 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 58,841 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear suspension bushes peeling n/s outer cv gaitor clamp broken

Pass 7 Jan 2008 58,841 miles

rear suspension bushes peeling n/s outer cv gaitor clamp broken

Pass 3 Jan 2007 44,903 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 OEL is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OEL, 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 OEL registered?

AD53 OEL is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2004.

Is AD53 OEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 OEL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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