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AD53 OFB

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

171,021 mi
Last recorded171,021 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 OFB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 171,021 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 159,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

eml light on pass due to date

heatsheid loose

Fail 17 Dec 2021 159,952 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

eml light on pass due to date

heatsheid loose

Pass 18 Dec 2020 147,833 miles

Offside inner tie rod very slight play

eml light on

rear exhaust rusty heatsheilds bent

Fail 11 Dec 2020 147,766 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside inner tie rod very slight play

eml light on

rear exhaust rusty heatsheilds bent

Pass 6 Jun 2019 135,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft mounting bearing slight noise

Fail 6 Jun 2019 135,455 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft mounting bearing slight noise

Pass 18 Jan 2019 134,273 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust silencer corroding and in poor condition

metal brake pipes heavily greased not allowing full inspection of pipe condition

Fail 18 Jan 2019 134,273 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust silencer corroding and in poor condition

metal brake pipes heavily greased not allowing full inspection of pipe condition

Pass 5 Jan 2018 132,899 miles

brake pipes heavily greased not allowing full inspection of pipe condition

exhaust silencer corroded and in poor condition

fuel pipes corroding

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 5 Jan 2017 130,085 miles

exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

Pass 21 Jan 2016 124,672 miles

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Fail 19 Jan 2016 124,672 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 15 Jan 2015 116,864 miles

Exhaust system corroded and in poor condition.

Metal brake pipes heavily greased not allowing full inspection of pipe condition.

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Pass 10 Jan 2014 105,908 miles

Exhaust and mounting brackets corroded and in poor condition.

Parts of metal brake pipes heavily greased not allowing full inspection of pipe condition.

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Fail 9 Jan 2014 105,908 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust and mounting brackets corroded and in poor condition.

Near side rear brake disc surface corroded and in poor condition.

Parts of metal brake pipes heavily greased not allowing full inspection of pipe condition.

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Pass 28 Jan 2013 95,364 miles

Child seat fitted to off side rear not allowing full inspection of adault belt.

Exhaust silencer corroded and in poor condition.

Front, rear and front to rear metal brake pipes corroding.

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Fail 17 Dec 2012 94,243 miles

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

Brake pipes front and rear also front to rear corroding.

Child seat fitted to off side rear not allowing full inspection of adault belt.

Exhaust corroded and in poor condition.

Near side front and off side front brakes binding slightly.

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

Plastic cover fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Pass 15 Dec 2011 83,521 miles

Metal brake pipes in general corroding slightly.

Pass 17 Dec 2010 72,854 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 60,143 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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight run out on offside rear tyre and tread badly perished on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2008 48,022 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 48,018 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 8 Jan 2008 36,532 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 8 Jan 2007 27,009 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 OFB is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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