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AE04 VDR

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,132 mi
Last recorded104,132 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 104,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2019 104,020 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working interaction between side and stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 98,376 miles

breather pipe under inlet manifold split, idle speed slightly high

front brake discs corroded/worn

front brakes show slight fluctuation in rollers

p.a.s pipe (to pump) slightly corroded

rear washer inop, leaks into car

water in o/s/r fog lamp (in bumper)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 98,376 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

breather pipe under inlet manifold split, idle speed slightly high

front brake discs corroded/worn

front brakes show slight fluctuation in rollers

p.a.s pipe (to pump) slightly corroded

rear washer inop, leaks into car

water in o/s/r fog lamp (in bumper)

Pass 12 May 2017 90,427 miles

Nearside Front side light bulb a bit dim

front brake discs worn but pads ok

Fail 12 May 2017 90,427 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front side light bulb a bit dim

front brake discs worn but pads ok

Pass 5 May 2016 81,105 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge almost through to the cords

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge almost through to the cords

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 5 May 2016 81,105 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge almost through to the cords

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge almost through to the cords

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 9 May 2015 76,412 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 69,480 miles

both front tyre worn inner edge

both rear tyres worn inner edge

engine management light on

exhaust flexy deteriorated slight blow

offside front anti roll bar drop link top boot damaged

rear number plate marked

Pass 20 May 2013 58,151 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 53,516 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 53,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2011 45,954 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 36,831 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 23,038 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 23,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 12,055 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 9,638 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 VDR is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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