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AD54 DBO

2004 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

153,744 mi
Last recorded153,744 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 DBO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 153,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various areas of underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Jul 2026 153,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various areas of underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2024 145,942 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear brake pipe unions corroded

floor at rear corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2023 141,905 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 141,905 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2022 137,083 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 137,083 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 132,522 miles

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both banana arms at rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 128,301 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked but no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked but no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ferral corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes slightly deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 122,896 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 122,740 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 121,964 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion throughout underside of the vehicle (floor, suspension components,etc)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 115,860 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 115,860 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 110,021 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 110,021 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 102,881 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 95,495 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 85,806 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 8 Dec 2011 72,599 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 60,477 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 47,860 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 37,212 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 27,241 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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AD54 DBO is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DBO, 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 AD54 DBO registered?

AD54 DBO is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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