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AD54 FTO

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

102,832 mi
Last recorded102,832 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 102,832 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 102,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 99,418 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

reverse light not working

Pass 13 Dec 2021 95,752 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 91,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 88,333 miles

Rear heat shield insecure (under fuel tank)

Fail 12 Dec 2019 88,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear heat shield insecure (under fuel tank)

Pass 19 Dec 2018 84,873 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 84,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2017 81,227 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 81,226 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 78,358 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 74,250 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 68,109 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 62,463 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 56,410 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 48,896 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 42,182 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 34,032 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 25,155 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 16,113 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 FTO is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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