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AE54 JOJ

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,575 mi
Last recorded151,575 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 JOJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 151,575 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Sep 2017 151,542 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 147,110 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 147,110 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 142,456 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 139,647 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

heat sheild loose

rear tyres perished+

Fail 15 Jul 2013 139,647 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

heat sheild loose

rear tyres perished+

Pass 12 Jul 2012 132,560 miles

Both front and both rear brakes pulsating in service

Both front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes worn

Both front steel brake pipes degrading

Both front to rear steel brake pipes rusted and degrading

Both rear brake caliper parking brake levers not returning to their off positions

Both rear brake discs worn and rusted

Both rear tyres perished

Brake pedal rubber worn

Rear number plate degrading

Rear suspension subframe damaged around the offside anti-roll bar mounting bracket

Spare wheel not secured to the boot floor

Tyre sizes mismatched between the front and rear axles

Fail 11 Jul 2012 132,558 miles

Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both front and both rear brakes pulsating in service

Both front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes worn

Both front steel brake pipes degrading

Both front to rear steel brake pipes rusted and degrading

Both rear brake caliper parking brake levers not returning to their off positions

Both rear brake discs worn and rusted

Both rear tyres perished

Brake pedal rubber worn

Rear number plate degrading

Rear suspension subframe damaged around the offside anti-roll bar mounting bracket

Spare wheel not secured to the boot floor

Tyre sizes mismatched between the front and rear axles

Pass 20 Jul 2011 110,504 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 102,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 19 Jun 2009 99,745 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 99,728 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

no spare wheel

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 JOJ is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JOJ, 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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AE54 JOJ is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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