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AF04 DVB

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,162 mi
Last recorded151,162 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 DVB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 151,162 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 151,161 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main..... in floor section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted toe link (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 144,160 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2016 144,160 miles

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

coolant level low

Pass 22 Jun 2015 134,634 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Jun 2015 134,634 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

coolant level low

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2014 123,710 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake discs worn

Fail 24 Jun 2014 123,710 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake discs worn

Pass 19 Jun 2013 111,918 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 19 Jun 2013 111,918 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

exhaust system corroded

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 22 Jun 2012 100,419 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2012 100,419 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2011 85,115 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2010 68,517 miles

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

front discs pitted on inner edges

Pass 13 Jul 2009 49,552 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 49,324 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 41,111 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 31,379 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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AF04 DVB is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF04 DVB, 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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AF04 DVB is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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