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AD54 FYA

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

107,585 mi
Last recorded107,585 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 107,585 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 107,537 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 100,337 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 19 Oct 2022 100,337 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Nov 2021 94,367 miles

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

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

Offside driveshaft oil seal leaking

Rear reverse light not working

exhaust heatshields inseccure

Fail 15 Nov 2021 94,367 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction air freshener etc (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside driveshaft oil seal leaking

Rear boot wont open

Rear reverse light not working

exhaust heatshields inseccure

Pass 12 Nov 2020 89,564 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 85,966 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 85,904 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 81,552 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 76,120 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 71,602 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 75,190 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 66,792 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 60,579 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 60,579 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

engine management light on

engine miss fire

Pass 13 Nov 2013 55,234 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 48,700 miles

Both front wipers smearing screen slightly

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)

Slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 9 Nov 2012 48,700 miles

Both front wipers smearing screen slightly

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 25 Oct 2011 43,477 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 43,477 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 39,730 miles

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

coolant level low

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 17 Nov 2010 39,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

2 of 4 washers working

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

coolant level low

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 25 Nov 2009 35,004 miles

Both front wipers smear

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 25 Nov 2009 35,004 miles

Both front wipers smear

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 27,697 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 20,025 miles

Offside front tyre on 2m m on inner edge

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 FYA is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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