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AD54 DFF

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

87,429 mi
Last recorded87,429 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 DFF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 87,429 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 87,403 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive - requires immediate attention ()

Pass 27 Sep 2024 84,566 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excess movement ()

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

bottom radiator hose bulging - recommend replace

reversing lamp inop

some corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

Fail 27 Sep 2024 84,566 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excess movement ()

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

bottom radiator hose bulging - recommend replace

reversing lamp inop

some corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

Pass 28 Sep 2023 80,295 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both trailing arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reversing light not working

Fail 28 Sep 2023 80,273 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both trailing arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reversing light not working

Pass 28 Sep 2022 76,271 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and nearside rear - tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 69,316 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 69,220 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 65,668 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 65,668 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 60,580 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 56,159 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 49,128 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 46,527 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 46,527 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 42,749 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 42,749 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 39,007 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 34,784 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)

front wipers smery

Pass 6 Dec 2011 30,399 miles

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

wipers slighty smery

Pass 24 Nov 2010 26,091 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 22,371 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 18,377 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 14,560 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 DFF is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DFF, 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 DFF is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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