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AD53 OGF

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

133,922 mi
Last recorded133,922 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 OGF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 133,922 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread 2-3mm, and heavy inner edge wear, (5.2.3 (e))

rear springs light rusty

Pass 10 Mar 2022 129,661 miles

both rear metal brake pipes corroding, covered in grease

exhaust seeping at flexi

rear child seats fitted

slight play to o/s/f track rod end

Fail 5 Mar 2021 124,993 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre's low on tread 2mm

Nearside Rear tyre's low on tread

Offside Rear tyre's low on tread 2mm

exhaust slight seepage , re sealed

Pass 5 Mar 2021 124,994 miles

Nearside Front tyre's low on tread 2mm

both rear tyres low on tread 2mm

Pass 11 Mar 2020 123,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres getting low on tread

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding. covered in grease

seepage from exhaust front flexi section

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 12 Mar 2019 117,650 miles

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

both rear tyres have uneven inner edge wear

rear child seats fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2018 109,405 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 100,203 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Mar 2017 100,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 92,405 miles

n/s/r child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of belt

slight wear to n/s/f track rod end

Pass 19 Mar 2015 86,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 19 Mar 2015 86,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 80,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Mar 2014 80,592 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2013 74,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 74,584 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 68,765 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 68,755 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 65,141 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)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 60,839 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Feb 2009 49,790 miles

advise new discs and pads next service

Pass 14 Feb 2008 40,839 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 36,436 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 OGF is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OGF, 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 OGF registered?

AD53 OGF is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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