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AD54 DAO

2004 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,638 mi
Last recorded121,638 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 DAO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 121,638 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 121,633 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 108,175 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2012 95,754 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 83,096 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 72,604 miles

engine top cover loose, broken

front brake pads worn

front discs worn

n/s/f lower (rear) wishbone bush perished and starting to crack

n/s/f tyre worn

o/s/f lower (rear) wishbone bush perished and starting to crack

rear suspension bushes worn, perished and de bonding

un able to see all front brake pads

unable to see engine bay fully due to covers fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2010 72,604 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine top cover loose, broken

front brake pads worn

front discs worn

n/s/f lower (rear) wishbone bush perished and starting to crack

n/s/f tyre worn

o/s/f lower (rear) wishbone bush perished and starting to crack

rear suspension bushes worn, perished and de bonding

un able to see all front brake pads

unable to see engine bay fully due to covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2009 56,282 miles

handle on boot not working

rear wiper blade broken

Pass 17 Dec 2007 38,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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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AD54 DAO is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AD54 DAO, 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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AD54 DAO is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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