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AD53 PXB

2004 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

104,747 mi
Last recorded104,747 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 PXB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 104,747 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 104,618 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre split on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre also damaged and perishing ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

reverse lamp not working

Pass 14 Jan 2021 98,868 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 12 Jan 2021 98,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 21 Jan 2020 93,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 93,690 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 88,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn on inner edge and cracking inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive front of gearbox wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 88,138 miles

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

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn on inner edge and cracking inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive front of gearbox wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 82,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 77,286 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 70,797 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 70,797 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front mud flap inscure

oil leak from sensor on rear of cylinder head

rear exhaust shield inscure

Pass 9 Jan 2015 65,350 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 58,864 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 54,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jan 2013 54,388 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jan 2012 50,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jan 2011 44,985 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 39,917 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 39,917 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 34,565 miles

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

front discs worn.

Pass 23 Jan 2008 28,895 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 23,368 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 PXB is a 2004 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PXB, 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 PXB is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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