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AD54 HME

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,109 mi
Last recorded114,109 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 HME
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 114,109 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 114,101 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating o/s & n/s (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 112,420 miles

Offside Rear DISCS SIGNS OF OVERHEAT

EXHAUST FRONT FLEXI STARTING TO SEPERATE

Front BRAKE DISCS CORRODED INNER FACE

Offside Front SEAT NOT RECLINING FOR ACCESS TO REAR

Fail 7 Dec 2015 112,420 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint SUSPENSION ARM LINK (2.4.G.2)

EXHAUST FRONT FLEXI STARTING TO SEPERATE

Front BRAKE DISCS CORRODED INNER FACE

NOISE O/S/R POSS BRAKE NOISE OR BEARING

Offside Front SEAT NOT RECLINING FOR ACCESS TO REAR

Offside Rear DISCS SIGNS OF OVERHEAT

Offside Rear WHEEL BEARINGS GETTING NOISEY

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F STEERING RACK LINK

Pass 23 Dec 2014 108,631 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 108,630 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 102,369 miles

offside front seat willnot tilt

Pass 28 Jan 2013 94,655 miles

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

offside front seat will not tilt

offside front tyre 3mm

Fail 28 Jan 2013 94,655 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside front seat will not tilt

offside front tyre 3mm

Pass 31 Jan 2012 83,196 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 70,177 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 59,373 miles

1) Small chip in centre of windscreen.

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 59,373 miles

1) Small chip in centre of windscreen.

Pass 2 Dec 2008 49,285 miles

1) Rear surface of front brake discs showing signs of wear and corrosion.

Pass 21 Dec 2007 38,136 miles

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

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

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 HME is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HME, 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 HME is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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