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AD53 RJU

2004 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

176,159 mi
Last recorded176,159 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 RJU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 176,159 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake stiff in operation

Pass 2 Nov 2024 174,673 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 171,914 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside handbrake lower effort

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 171,914 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside handbrake lower effort

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 162,694 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 156,145 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake weak only made 16%

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 156,118 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake weak only made 16%

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 149,289 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 149,198 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 137,003 miles

Front both wipers split on ends

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 127,346 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2018 127,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 115,853 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 115,853 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 110,424 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 104,398 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 97,495 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 88,583 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 82,013 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 72,694 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 64,142 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 56,174 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 56,170 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 44,089 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 30,765 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 RJU is a 2004 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RJU, 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 RJU is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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