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AE04 VDP

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,165 mi
Last recorded98,165 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 VDP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 98,165 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 98,164 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 91,305 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 91,305 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 81,569 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 81,568 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 69,622 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 57,094 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 48,116 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 37,731 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 29,751 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 19,171 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 19,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 8,577 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 6,946 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 5,372 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 VDP is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE04 VDP, 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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What year was AE04 VDP registered?

AE04 VDP is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 July 2004.

Is AE04 VDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE04 VDP shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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