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AD53 OGO

2004 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,223 mi
Last recorded147,223 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 OGO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2021 147,223 miles

Brake performance not tested no reverse gear (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central heat shield loose

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 142,227 miles

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

engine has slight oil leak

underbody slightly corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2020 142,226 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

engine has slight oil leak

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2019 136,827 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2019 136,826 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 130,756 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 130,755 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 123,161 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 13 Jun 2016 116,372 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 116,370 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint N/S AND O/S (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Braking system leaking UPPER JOINT (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 108,007 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 100,612 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 100,610 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 91,335 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 80,443 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 80,443 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 68,822 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 57,894 miles

centre front screen very light stone chip damage legal at time of test

n/s rear brake pipe union showing signs of dampness but no leaking seen at time of test suggest check union for tightness

o/s rear tyre tread area just starting to get low eg 3mm legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 2 Jan 2009 46,397 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 46,397 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 35,350 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 23,245 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 OGO is a 2004 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OGO, 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 OGO is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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