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AE04 ZDT

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,122 mi
Last recorded85,122 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 85,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 75,404 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 73,343 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 72,087 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 68,571 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 61,403 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 53,025 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 44,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perishing. uneven tread wear inner edge and on 3mm in centre and inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perishing. uneven tread wear inner edge and low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perishing. uneven tread wear inner edge. low inner edge and cut in tread inner edge but plys not currently visible. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perishing and uneven tread wear inner edge

Fail 8 Mar 2017 44,585 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured lower coil broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perishing. uneven tread wear inner edge and on 3mm in centre and inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perishing. uneven tread wear inner edge and low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perishing. uneven tread wear inner edge. low inner edge and cut in tread inner edge but plys not currently visible. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake hose twisted but not fouling vehicle

Offside Rear tyre perishing and uneven tread wear inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2016 37,010 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 29,483 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 29,483 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 28,357 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 26,757 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 24,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 22,359 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 22,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 20,117 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 17,882 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 15,187 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 11,374 miles

tax disc holder has logo

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 ZDT is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ZDT, 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 ZDT is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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The MOT history for AE04 ZDT shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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