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AE04 YXL

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,453 mi
Last recorded89,453 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 YXL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 89,453 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs has slight surface corrosion

Fail 15 Jan 2015 89,453 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs has slight surface corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2014 76,385 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 70,734 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 70,734 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 59,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jan 2012 59,540 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust heat shield at rear loose

Pass 8 Feb 2011 48,136 miles

Inner track rod has slight play

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 48,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Inner track rod has slight play

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 45,980 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 45,961 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

engine oil leak.

Pass 9 Feb 2009 39,243 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 28,671 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 16,446 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 YXL is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YXL, 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 YXL is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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