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AD53 PZJ

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

166,229 mi
Last recorded166,229 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 PZJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 166,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 156,486 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 142,172 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake disc outer faces slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Mar 2015 142,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake disc outer faces slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2014 129,127 miles

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

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

offside + nearside front brake discs inner faces deteriorated

offside + nearside inner brake pad wear appears to be low

passenger wiper blade split

Pass 8 Apr 2013 118,452 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner edges

Some imbalance front brakes

Pass 13 Apr 2012 108,591 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 97,642 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 85,695 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)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 75,647 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 61,316 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN TO LIMIT

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 45,484 miles

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

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 PZJ is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PZJ, 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 PZJ registered?

AD53 PZJ is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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