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AD53 PMX

2004 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

179,909 mi
Last recorded179,909 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 PMX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 179,909 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 179,905 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 179,841 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded front - rear (where marked) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

General corrosion to components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 173,536 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front - Rear (1.1.11 (c))

General body corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 173,536 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front - Rear (1.1.11 (c))

General body corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 163,938 miles

Coolant leak.

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

Oil leak.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded All springs. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 152,498 miles

front exhaust mount weld rotten through

Fail 23 Aug 2016 152,498 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front exhaust mount weld rotten through

Pass 23 Nov 2015 143,351 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 130,998 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 130,998 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 122,998 miles

BOTH FRONT AND BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

Pass 14 Dec 2012 114,186 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 114,186 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 93,324 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 93,324 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 68,647 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 68,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on/flashing

battery cover missing

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm

no coolant in header tank

o/s/f tyre on 3mm (2mm on inner edge)

o/s/r seat belt webbing slightly damaged

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 16 Dec 2009 46,480 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 36,734 miles

advise rear discs

Pass 10 Jan 2007 32,249 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)

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 PMX is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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