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AD53 THF

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

283,353 mi
Last recorded283,353 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 283,353 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 270,097 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 270,097 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 75,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 260,712 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 257,007 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 256,282 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 246,847 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 24,031 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 226,710 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 212,056 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 196,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 196,318 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 181,992 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 164,974 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 147,744 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 134,045 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 134,045 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 91,903 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 THF is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 THF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD53 THF registered?

AD53 THF is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 February 2004.

Is AD53 THF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 THF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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