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AD53 PNY

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

134,737 mi
Last recorded134,737 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 PNY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 134,737 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust tail pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 132,913 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 96,805 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 96,802 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 96,774 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to rear of car and on component as well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 93,937 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output on both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Lower General rust under body

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security on both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 93,935 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output on both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Lower General rust under body

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security on both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 90,486 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 87,454 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 84,000 miles

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

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

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

engine management lamp on

hydraulic clutch pipe corroded

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2016 80,655 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play on limit (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

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

engine management lamp is on

Pass 6 Jan 2015 77,131 miles

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

Oil leak

all four coil springs corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2014 75,032 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 75,032 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre inner edge worn thin

offside front wiper blade slightly split

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2013 70,665 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust heat shild loose

Fail 26 Jan 2013 70,665 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust heat shild loose

Pass 1 Feb 2012 66,737 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)

clutch hydraulic pipe corroded

engine sump corroded and leaking

rear underbody heatshield insecure

Pass 25 Jan 2011 62,003 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shields front and rear insecure and rattling

sump rusted and leaking oil

front discs worn and corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2011 61,970 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shields front and rear insecure and rattling

sump rusted and leaking oil

front discs worn and corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2010 56,732 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on edges of tread

sump leaking oil rusted

Fail 2 Feb 2010 56,722 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on edges of tread

sump leaking oil rusted

Pass 3 Jan 2009 51,427 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 43,200 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 39,579 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

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 PNY is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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