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AD54 DDE

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

134,921 mi
Last recorded134,921 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 134,921 miles

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

sills rusted

Fail 18 Oct 2023 134,595 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

sills rusted

Pass 21 Oct 2022 126,880 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 126,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 118,464 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle and suspension corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 114,059 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 114,087 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 102,926 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2019 102,920 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 98,599 miles

park brake only just met requirement needs adjustment or repair

Pass 4 Apr 2017 93,418 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 88,216 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2015 82,774 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2015 82,774 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 75,877 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 67,580 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 67,574 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 59,966 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 59,945 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 54,104 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 49,364 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 45,498 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 36,016 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coolant level below minimum

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 DDE is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DDE, 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 DDE is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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