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AD54 FTV

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

70,294 mi
Last recorded70,294 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 70,294 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front MacPherson strut top mount bearing slightly rough on lock to lock

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering pressure switch on top of pump (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 69,391 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))

Both front MacPherson strut top bearings slightly rough when steering on lock to lock

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 May 2022 68,425 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 May 2021 67,549 miles

All tyres perishing slightly

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Slight corrosion evident to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 May 2020 66,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 63,168 miles

Both front lower arm rear suspension bushes worn

Nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 4 Feb 2019 63,147 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel also failed in brake rollers (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure clip broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.0mm the legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lowest point on tread is 2.8mm the legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported clip broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (tyre also 11 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 56,320 miles

Front Suspension top mounts noisy

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Tyres becoming perished

Pass 13 Dec 2016 50,634 miles

Front suspension top mountings noisy in operation

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 48,564 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 46,754 miles

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

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

O/S/R TYRE PERISHING

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 44,405 miles

Front suspension / steering noisy in operation

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

O/S/R Tyre perishing

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 41,140 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 36,185 miles

Minor chips to windscreen

Pass 5 Jan 2011 33,554 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Minor stone chips in windscreen

Fail 21 Dec 2010 33,502 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Minor stone chips in windscreen

Pass 30 Nov 2009 27,695 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 23,071 miles

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

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

all tyres perishing

front brake discs lipped

rear number plate discolouring

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Fail 20 Dec 2008 23,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

all tyres perishing

front brake discs lipped

rear number plate discolouring

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Pass 17 Dec 2007 16,284 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 FTV is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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