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AD54 FRL

2004 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,883 mi
Last recorded106,883 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 FRL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 106,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 3 May 2017 101,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level stop lamp (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 May 2017 101,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level stop lamp (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2016 91,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside registration lamp slightly reduced output

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level stop lamp (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2016 91,103 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside registration lamp slightly reduced output

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level stop lamp (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2015 80,822 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 71,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 May 2014 71,883 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 63,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 56,882 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front disc badly corroded inner edges

o/s steering arm slight play

Pass 27 Sep 2011 49,890 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner service

front wipers smearing

Pass 28 Sep 2010 46,508 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 41,865 miles

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

both front disc inner edges corroded

slight play o/s tie bar/track rod

Pass 23 Sep 2008 36,934 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

One of the centre led lights not working.

Pass 4 Oct 2007 33,247 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 FRL is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FRL, 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 FRL is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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