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AD53 PCZ

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,278 mi
Last recorded149,278 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 PCZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 149,278 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nsf tyre has edge wear

nsr park brake performance only just met requirements

oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2015 149,209 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nsf tyre has edge wear

nsr park brake performance only just met requirements

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2014 142,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2014 142,636 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 137,015 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 136,807 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 119,413 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 119,413 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 109,130 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 109,130 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres are worn more on inner and outer tread shoulders

engine management warning lamp on

exhaust heatshield partially insecure, causing a rattle

offside wing mirror damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2010 100,019 miles

Engine management light on

Intermittent knock from steering

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight scratches to windscreen

o/s/f wing damage

Fail 11 Aug 2010 100,019 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine management light on

Intermittent knock from steering

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight scratches to windscreen

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f wing damage

Pass 27 Jul 2009 90,831 miles

damage to o/s/wing and door mirror

diesel fuel fumes smelt(no leaks found)

dual controls fitted

engine management light on

Fail 27 Jul 2009 90,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

damage to o/s/wing and door mirror

diesel fuel fumes smelt(no leaks found)

dual controls fitted

engine management light on

Pass 25 Jul 2008 80,987 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

clutch feels very bad when pressing on pedal

engine making loud noise after emission test could be cam belt has it been changed ? recommend get looked at before driving

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre almost worn to cords

Fail 24 Jul 2008 80,987 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

clutch feels very bad when pressing on pedal

engine making loud noise after emission test could be cam belt has it been changed ? recommend get looked at before driving

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre almost worn to cords

Pass 28 Jul 2007 71,021 miles

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 2 Jan 2007 63,441 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 PCZ is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PCZ, 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 PCZ is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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