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AD54 FVH

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

117,870 mi
Last recorded117,870 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 117,870 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

exhaust heat guard loose

Fail 18 Apr 2019 117,870 miles

exhaust heat guard loose

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 103,886 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 103,886 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 92,526 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 92,526 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Rear tyres out of shape

Pass 5 Apr 2016 82,489 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 82,489 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 72,280 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 72,280 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 68,303 miles

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

n/s/f mirror glass slight damage

Fail 23 Apr 2014 68,303 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f mirror glass slight damage

Pass 19 Apr 2013 66,742 miles

body damage to o/s/r

both front suspension lower arms, inner bushes, starting to split

both rear indicators, pale.

Pass 12 Apr 2012 60,745 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 60,745 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 48,499 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY WORN - RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 48,499 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY WORN - RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 40,728 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 27,484 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 27,373 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 18,882 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 FVH is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FVH, 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 FVH registered?

AD54 FVH is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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