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AE54 RHX

2004 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

70,395 mi
Last recorded70,395 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 RHX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 70,395 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 69,115 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 67,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI FRONT (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 65,318 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 62,798 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 60,412 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 58,362 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 56,850 miles

Nearside Front wheel slight buckle

Pass 27 Feb 2018 52,827 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 49,750 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Tyre cracking and deteriating due to age, tyre over 10 years old

Offside Rear Nail in tyre sidewall

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Feb 2017 49,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack in tread

Offside Front Tyre cracking and deteriating due to age, tyre over 10 years old

Offside Rear Nail in tyre sidewall

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 46,482 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Wiper incorrect size

Fail 26 Feb 2016 46,482 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Wiper incorrect size

Pass 28 Feb 2015 42,652 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 38,478 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 35,156 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 30,790 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 30,790 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 26,490 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 26,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 22,558 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 19,201 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 14,814 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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AE54 RHX is a 2004 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RHX, 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 RHX is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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