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AD54 HLY

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,088 mi
Last recorded142,088 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2017 142,088 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2016 132,156 miles

Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 123,203 miles

exhaust outer skin corroding

exhaust shield insecure

rear inner sills corroding

undertray fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2015 112,009 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear tyres perished and badly worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2014 100,472 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

front pads wearing thin

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn

o/s/r tyre inner edge heavily worn

rear exhaust shield insecure

rear indicators fading

Pass 8 Mar 2013 88,138 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition

front discs corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 6 Mar 2013 88,101 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

exhaust in poor condition

front discs corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Jan 2012 75,283 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 75,283 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

exhaust system corroded

front and rear indicators starting to show white light

number plate lights dim

Pass 21 Jan 2011 64,211 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 54,866 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 37,610 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 25,263 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 21,598 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 HLY is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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