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AD54 HKU

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,820 mi
Last recorded152,820 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 152,820 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 152,820 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 147,157 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 135,186 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 135,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise all tyers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 123,568 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 107,839 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 107,839 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2013 99,431 miles

Both front tyres perished and worn

Both rear tyres perished and worn

Damage to offside door and sill

Damage to offside rear wing

Dent on bonnet

Engine injectors nosie

Neareside rear tyre has cuts in it

Rear number plate fadded

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2012 91,796 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 91,795 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 90,802 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 90,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 82,957 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 66,671 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 51,104 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 HKU is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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