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AD53 OWR

2004 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,224 mi
Last recorded127,224 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 OWR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 127,224 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 125,369 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH REAR OUTER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 122,584 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 121,072 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 118,836 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 118,836 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 113,147 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 113,147 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 107,527 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM IN CLIPS CENTRE TO REAR O/S AND N/SIDE (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 107,527 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH O/S AND N/S (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM IN CLIPS CENTRE TO REAR O/S AND N/SIDE (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 107,188 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL brake pipes from centre to rear o\s and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 99,219 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 83,413 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 83,413 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 74,198 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 74,198 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 69,859 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 64,271 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 60,159 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 52,246 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 OWR is a 2004 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OWR, 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 OWR is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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