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AD53 RFE

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,572 mi
Last recorded93,572 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 RFE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 93,572 miles

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

both rear link bar bushes minor deterioration

exhaust middle section both heatshields insecure

front=rear brake pipes to flexis have minor corrosion

n/s/f steering rack end minor wear

n/s/r brake backing plate deteriorating

Fail 6 Nov 2013 93,570 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both rear link bar bushes minor deterioration

exhaust middle section both heatshields insecure

front=rear brake pipes to flexis have minor corrosion

n/s/f steering rack end minor wear

n/s/r brake backing plate deteriorating

rear footbrake imbalance just within limit

Pass 2 Apr 2012 85,866 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 81,965 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 77,769 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 77,769 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 73,483 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 73,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 67,620 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 60,407 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 RFE is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RFE, 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 RFE registered?

AD53 RFE is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 January 2004.

Is AD53 RFE safe to buy?

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