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AD54 FVL

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

164,722 mi
Last recorded164,722 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2018 164,722 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM IN POOR CONDTION

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive SILL (5.2.6)

Nearside Front TYRE HAS A SMALL CUT

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 155,315 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 146,329 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 138,977 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 130,385 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 120,328 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2012 109,419 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 100,901 miles

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

both front discs starting to deteiorate

Pass 15 Mar 2010 90,817 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 81,258 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 72,992 miles

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

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 FVL is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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

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