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AD54 DFO

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

37,234 mi
Last recorded37,234 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 DFO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 37,234 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 37,234 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 36,656 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 36,085 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 35,192 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 35,192 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 34,463 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 34,459 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 33,629 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 32,766 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 31,699 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 30,861 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 29,515 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 28,383 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 26,945 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 26,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 25,760 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Dec 2012 23,927 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 22,102 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 20,387 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 18,537 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 14,862 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 11,562 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 DFO is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 DFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD54 DFO registered?

AD54 DFO is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 December 2004.

Is AD54 DFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD54 DFO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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