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AD53 OSJ

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,042 mi
Last recorded141,042 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 OSJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 141,042 miles

osr brake slight bind

Fail 9 Nov 2023 141,039 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

osr brake slight bind

Pass 16 Jan 2017 136,665 miles

Front Windscreen cracked but too low down to affect the view of the road.

Pass 25 Jul 2016 134,320 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2015 126,715 miles

EML ON

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 126,715 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

EML ON

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 115,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on

Pass 21 Jul 2014 115,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on

Pass 22 Jul 2013 102,944 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 102,944 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 89,515 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 89,515 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 75,924 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 75,924 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 65,276 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 52,924 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 41,611 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 41,611 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2007 26,575 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 OSJ is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OSJ, 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 OSJ is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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