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AD54 DFX

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

143,260 mi
Last recorded143,260 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 DFX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 143,260 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 143,260 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 139,902 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 139,902 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 136,804 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 134,002 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 134,002 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 131,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 on 2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 129,168 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 126,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 126,769 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 122,712 miles

Front discs deteriorating on inner faces

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

eml on

Pass 24 Nov 2016 118,034 miles

E.M.L light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit in places 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 112,224 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight roughness

Fail 8 Dec 2015 112,224 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight roughness

Pass 26 Nov 2014 105,255 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 97,699 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 97,699 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s/r tyre nailed and wearing badly 205/55r16

Fail 19 Dec 2012 89,502 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 89,502 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 75,149 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 61,393 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 47,224 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 27,717 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 18,018 miles

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

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

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 DFX is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol 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 DFX, 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 DFX is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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