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AE54 EXH

2004 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,428 mi
Last recorded114,428 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 EXH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 114,428 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine and gearbox mounts worn

Fail 14 Aug 2012 114,418 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine and gearbox mounts worn

Pass 1 Apr 2011 105,078 miles

advise engine mounting worn and play

advise heat sheild on exhaust inscure and hanging

Fail 31 Mar 2011 105,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise engine mounting worn and play

advise heat sheild on exhaust inscure and hanging

Pass 25 Feb 2010 89,416 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 89,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust sheid insecure

Pass 28 Jan 2009 73,296 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 57,885 miles

front discs worn . nearside front wheel has slight play

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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AE54 EXH is a 2004 Ford Focus in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AE54 EXH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE54 EXH registered?

AE54 EXH is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 October 2004.

Is AE54 EXH safe to buy?

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