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AE54 UGX

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

218,363 mi
Last recorded218,363 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 218,363 miles

corrosion on both outer sill's BORDERLINE

corrosion on both rear under sill's BORDERLINE

corrosion on rear cross member

engine management light on

front brake binding o/s slow BORDERLINE

general underside corrosion

n/s/f brake binding BORDERLINE

security of bonnet

Fail 13 Apr 2018 218,363 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

corrosion on both outer sill's BORDERLINE

corrosion on both rear under sill's BORDERLINE

corrosion on rear cross member

engine management light on

front brake binding o/s slow BORDERLINE

general underside corrosion

n/s/f brake binding BORDERLINE

security of bonnet

Pass 12 Apr 2017 211,932 miles

n/s/f tyre splitting outside wall

oil leak

wear on both front tyres

Pass 14 Apr 2016 204,711 miles

Brake pipe slightly chafed both main (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres slight wear on inner edges

Pass 14 Apr 2015 195,168 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight blow on exhaust flexipipe

Fail 13 Apr 2015 195,168 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight blow on exhaust flexipipe

Pass 30 Jan 2014 183,960 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 183,922 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 13 Feb 2013 172,942 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edge

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 172,942 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both rear tyres worn inner edge

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 160,386 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 160,386 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 151,690 miles

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

Hub caps fitted

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

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2010 131,526 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 131,329 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 112,374 miles

wheel nut covers fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2009 112,373 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2008 93,690 miles

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

Nearside 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 worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 31 Jan 2008 93,690 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside 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 worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 UGX is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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