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AD54 DHN

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,375 mi
Last recorded148,375 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 148,375 miles

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

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

Slight damage to o/s/r wheel

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 148,375 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Slight damage to o/s/r wheel

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 148,349 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both front tyres worn on edges

Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 140,689 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 140,689 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 128,689 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 128,689 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 115,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 115,389 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 100,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 89,985 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 77,800 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 64,019 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 63,946 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 48,750 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2009 41,333 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 27,099 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 DHN is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DHN, 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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What year was AD54 DHN registered?

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

Is AD54 DHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD54 DHN shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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