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AD54 FWE

2004 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,701 mi
Last recorded120,701 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 120,701 miles

Front wipers smear slighty

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 107,217 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2019 107,217 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2018 97,778 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread heel/toe wear

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 93,918 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread 2.5mm and uneven wear

Pass 30 Nov 2016 88,103 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 88,099 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 80,840 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 74,361 miles

both rear suspension short tie bar arms bushes splitting

exhaust system rusting

some uneven tread wear nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2013 68,837 miles

areas of exhaust system rusting

some heel/toe wear nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 3 Dec 2012 63,079 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 57,435 miles

offside and nearside rear suspension short tie bar arms bushes splitting

parts of exhaust system rusting

Fail 15 Dec 2011 57,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front outer brake pad wearing low

nearside rear tyre tread 2.5mm

offside and nearside rear suspension short tie bar arms bushes splitting

offside rear outer brake pad wearing low

parts of exhaust system rusting

undercutting to front brake discs

undercutting to rear brake discs

Pass 29 Nov 2010 50,244 miles

bit of play in steering rack

bit of undercutting to rear brake discs

front brake pads about 2/3 worn

offside front tyre tread 2.5mm(1.8mm raised tread area)

parts of exhaust system starting to rust

rear short suspension arms bushes splitting

some undercutting to front brake discs

Pass 8 Dec 2009 42,570 miles

parts of exhaust system rusting

small stonechips to windscreen

nearside front tyre tread 2mm

bit of undercutting to rear brake discs

hint of play in steering rack

some undercutting to front brake discs

Pass 5 Dec 2008 35,874 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 27,200 miles

hint of play in steering rack

parts of exhaust system starting to rust

small stonechips to windscreen

Fail 4 Dec 2007 27,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

hint of play in steering rack

parts of exhaust system starting to rust

small stonechips to windscreen

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 FWE is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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