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AE54 FHW

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,178 mi
Last recorded71,178 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 FHW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 71,178 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 69,758 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 69,758 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 64,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 64,461 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 56,748 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 48,288 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 39,316 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 38,275 miles

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

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

advise - front discs worn

Pass 22 Oct 2009 26,547 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 12,909 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 9,878 miles

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 18 Oct 2007 8,795 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 FHW is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AE54 FHW, 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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What year was AE54 FHW registered?

AE54 FHW is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 October 2004.

Is AE54 FHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE54 FHW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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