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AD53 PGU

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

79,843 mi
Last recorded79,843 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 PGU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 79,843 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 79,838 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 78,188 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 78,188 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 77,091 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 77,073 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 75,501 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 75,501 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 72,325 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 68,896 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 68,896 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2017 65,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 17 May 2016 61,176 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 61,157 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 57,701 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 57,627 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2014 55,190 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 51,723 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 49,551 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 47,276 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 45,175 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil filter corroded.

Pass 2 Feb 2009 40,933 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 40,933 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 34,770 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 27,970 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 27,970 miles

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)

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 PGU is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 PGU, 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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What year was AD53 PGU registered?

AD53 PGU is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 January 2004.

Is AD53 PGU safe to buy?

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