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AD54 DBY

2004 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

147,803 mi
Last recorded147,803 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 147,803 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 143,047 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 143,025 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 127,336 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 107,502 miles

Centre exhaust slightly corroded

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 94,061 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 94,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 77,737 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 70,285 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 57,938 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre on legal limit, o/s/f tyre near legal limit

Pass 12 Dec 2007 43,371 miles

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

Oil leak

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 DBY is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DBY, 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 DBY registered?

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

Is AD54 DBY safe to buy?

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