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AD53 OGM

2004 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

57,694 mi
Last recorded57,694 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 57,694 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener and electronic device cradle. ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Jul 2019 57,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener and electronic device cradle. ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Jul 2018 49,863 miles

Coil spring corroded all four road springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 49,863 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four road springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust baffle in silencer loose but not blowing

Pass 4 Jul 2017 47,239 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 44,539 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 41,958 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 41,955 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 37,277 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 37,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 31,144 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Jun 2013 31,144 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jun 2012 29,421 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 26,641 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 24,059 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 22,006 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 19,651 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 18,096 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 15,225 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 OGM is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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The MOT history for AD53 OGM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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