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AE54 UCP

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

187,804 mi
Last recorded187,804 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2017 187,804 miles

Fuel tank insecure strap broken (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 174,059 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2016 174,059 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2015 164,296 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f and o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules s (3.6.B.4e)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis's (6.6.6)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 164,296 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding wheel bearing not checked (3.7.B.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f and o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules s (3.6.B.4e)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis's (6.6.6)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 150,675 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 138,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 31 Jul 2012 124,575 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 124,575 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 109,554 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 109,554 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2010
Pass 18 Aug 2009 75,120 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 75,103 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 64,017 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 49,301 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 UCP is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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