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AD54 SUL

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,710 mi
Last recorded89,710 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 89,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

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

exhaust mountings corroded and broken off at front

rear subframe and suspension components corroded including springs and mounting bolts

Fail 30 Apr 2018 89,707 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust mountings corroded and broken off at front

rear subframe and suspension components corroded including springs and mounting bolts

Pass 26 Apr 2017 85,740 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside and nearside rear tyres cracked and prished

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edge

Pass 26 Apr 2016 81,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (7.1.2)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKED AND PERISHED

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED INCLUDING OFFSIDE REAR COIL

Fail 26 Apr 2016 81,242 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (7.1.2)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKED AND PERISHED

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED INCLUDING OFFSIDE REAR COIL

Pass 8 May 2015 76,140 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 68,300 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 68,276 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2013 61,852 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 61,852 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 57,295 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 57,295 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 52,674 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 48,204 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 48,202 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 39,435 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 30,861 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 20,816 miles

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

Offside Front 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 SUL is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SUL, 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 SUL is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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