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AE04 TJX

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

57,936 mi
Last recorded57,936 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 TJX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2018 57,936 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 53,060 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 53,060 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 42,782 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 32,812 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

child seat fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2015 32,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

child seat fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2014 24,093 miles

f/n/s tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 29 May 2013 24,078 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking on side walls [not to cords]

Pass 31 May 2012 23,937 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 23,934 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 23,822 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 22,485 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 22,484 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2009 18,913 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2009 18,913 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 15,022 miles
Pass 28 May 2007 11,956 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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AE04 TJX is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AE04 TJX, 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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AE04 TJX is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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