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AE04 YWN

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,831 mi
Last recorded95,831 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 95,831 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Reverse lamp not working

Fail 6 Jun 2022 95,826 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 17 Jun 2021 90,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall has split (outer) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Note: Excess play noted on clutch pedal axis.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorating & torn between band DOT = 1517 (185/65/14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 85,627 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 85,627 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 78,295 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 78,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 70,440 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 67,077 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 64,157 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2016 64,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 57,747 miles

imbalance on front brakes

steering rack damp

wear on rear suspension bushes

Pass 21 Jun 2014 50,762 miles

corrosion starting on underside of vehicle

wear on brake discs

Pass 5 Jun 2013 45,119 miles

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

wear on discs

Pass 7 Jun 2012 33,578 miles

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion starting on underside of vehicle

imbalance on rear brakes

rear number plate distorting

wear on brake discs

Fail 7 Jun 2012 33,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion starting on underside of vehicle

imbalance on rear brakes

rear number plate distorting

wear on brake discs

Pass 16 Jun 2011 26,854 miles

tread on nearside front tyre starting to seperate

wear on tyres

Pass 30 Jun 2010 21,309 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 12,421 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2008 7,591 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 6,548 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 YWN is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YWN, 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 YWN is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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