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AD53 OGJ

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,054 mi
Last recorded74,054 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 74,054 miles

engine has an oil leak

some surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 29 Apr 2017 67,843 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 67,782 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 63,499 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 58,139 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 55,917 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 51,860 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 47,407 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 43,005 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 39,419 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 35,278 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 29 Dec 2008 31,189 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 27,037 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 27,037 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 5 Jan 2007 23,072 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2007 23,072 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 OGJ is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD53 OGJ registered?

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

Is AD53 OGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 OGJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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