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AD53 PUK

2004 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,017 mi
Last recorded85,017 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 PUK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 85,017 miles

n/s/f tyre low

Fail 25 Feb 2015 85,001 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

front disks poor condition

n/s/f tyre low

o/s/f wheel binding slightly

Fail 9 Dec 2013 81,185 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)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 81,185 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 74,855 miles

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

rear coil springs corroding

Fail 28 Jan 2013 74,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre close to limit and tyre stepping on inside edge

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 18 Jan 2012 65,024 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 56,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

front headlamp showing slight blue modified bulb

Pass 17 Jan 2011 56,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

front headlamp showing slight blue modified bulb

Pass 19 Jan 2010 50,854 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 48,859 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 46,187 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 12 Mar 2007 42,830 miles

all tyres worn to various degrees

front brake discs worn

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 PUK is a 2004 Ford Focus in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PUK, 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 PUK is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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