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AF04 HZG

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

167,208 mi
Last recorded167,208 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 167,208 miles

Center exhaust heat shield loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 167,206 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Center exhaust heat shield loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 153,690 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield broken

turbo pipe split

Fail 2 Aug 2018 153,690 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield broken

turbo pipe split

Pass 1 Aug 2017 137,793 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2016 127,921 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

oil leak in engine bay

rear suspension arm bushes in poor condition

unable to test rear seatbelts

Fail 28 Jul 2016 127,921 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

oil leak in engine bay

rear suspension arm bushes in poor condition

unable to test rear seatbelts

Pass 4 Aug 2015 124,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front tyres worn on inner edge

unable to inspect rear seatbelts

Pass 25 Jul 2014 117,732 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Jul 2014 117,708 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2013 105,677 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 105,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 96,340 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 89,187 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 81,687 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 77,488 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 64,762 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 49,875 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 HZG 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 72.2%.

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 AF04 HZG, 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 HZG is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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