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AF04 HZH

2004 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

202,463 mi
Last recorded202,463 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 HZH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 202,463 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under vehicle general surface corrosion.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 185,407 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner arch covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Jan 2018 173,253 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 173,253 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 159,528 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 149,635 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2015 144,020 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 144,018 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Jan 2014 134,045 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 125,224 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 125,224 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 110,698 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 110,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 93,990 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 93,990 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 12 Oct 2009 71,436 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 67,235 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 57,819 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 42,555 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 HZH is a 2004 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 HZH, 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 HZH is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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