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AD54 DCU

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

173,057 mi
Last recorded173,057 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 DCU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 25 Jan 2025 173,057 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front both outer wings corroded

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 171,216 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 161,056 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2021 155,130 miles

Both front wings coated with sealant

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 139,322 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 111,608 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 91,199 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 77,257 miles

Batterycover loose on top of engine

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH LOWER ARMS, REAR BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front inner wing cover damaged

Rear Tail pipe exhaust support bracket not connected, remaining brackets still supporting

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both plates (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 67,308 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 59,512 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 48,211 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 43,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Wiper blades not very good

Pass 9 Nov 2010 37,945 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 32,190 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 25,364 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 18,819 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 14,181 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 DCU is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DCU, 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 DCU is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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