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AD53 TCK

2004 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,281 mi
Last recorded168,281 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 TCK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2020 168,281 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 27 Mar 2020 168,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Dec 2018 162,487 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 157,618 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 151,384 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 151,155 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 139,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 139,940 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 131,035 miles

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

accident damage to n/s mirror

Fail 29 Nov 2013 120,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 120,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 112,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2011 101,609 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 87,549 miles

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

o/s front tyre centre tread wearing down

Pass 28 Nov 2009 70,688 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 55,439 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 43,061 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 31,952 miles

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

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 TCK is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TCK, 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 TCK is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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