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AD54 FXY

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

145,552 mi
Last recorded145,552 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 145,552 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 145,541 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion starting under vehicle

Pass 10 May 2022 138,586 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

corrosion starting under vehicle

Fail 10 May 2022 138,586 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

corrosion starting under vehicle

Pass 4 May 2021 129,162 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer sill area corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear floor area corroded

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension components corroded

coolant level low

Pass 12 May 2020 118,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 May 2020 118,279 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play lower (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 20 Apr 2020 118,267 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion starting under vehicle

Pass 17 Apr 2019 108,781 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer baffles loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside drag link? (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 108,777 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn rubber split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn rubber split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak coolant level low? ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer baffles loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside drag link? (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 98,177 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer CV boot slightly insecure

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine sump plug ()

Fail 12 Apr 2018 98,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced efficiency low (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer CV boot slightly insecure

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine sump plug ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 94,588 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 88,719 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 81,419 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 75,230 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 66,577 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 66,577 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 63,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight unbalance on rear brakes (offside lower)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 50,015 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 38,753 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

heavy cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 23 Jul 2009 33,903 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2008 26,093 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 25,306 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 FXY is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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