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AF04 LCW

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,400 mi
Last recorded121,400 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 LCW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 121,400 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 118,160 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 113,391 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON BOTH EDGES

O/S/F HEADLIGHT SLIGHT INSECURE

Fail 17 May 2016 113,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON BOTH EDGES

O/S/F HEADLIGHT SLIGHT INSECURE

Pass 14 Apr 2015 108,407 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

edge wear to both front tyres and heavly cracking

Fail 6 Apr 2015 108,267 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

edge wear to both front tyres and heavly cracking

Fail 22 Apr 2014 104,462 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 22 Apr 2014 104,462 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking

nearside front tyre cracking

Fail 27 Apr 2013 99,712 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 99,712 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 94,382 miles

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

advise slight flats spots to nearside rear tyre tread

Fail 6 Apr 2012 94,382 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise slight flats spots to nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 14 Apr 2011 88,714 miles

wiper blades slightly smearing

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

near side rear tyre cracking and badly wearing centre tread uneaven

near side rear wheel centre cap missing

Fail 14 Apr 2011 88,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

near side rear tyre cracking and badly wearing centre tread uneaven

near side rear wheel centre cap missing

wiper blades slightly smearing

Fail 26 Apr 2010 84,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 84,151 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 79,493 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 63,114 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 45,820 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 LCW 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 63.2%.

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 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 LCW, 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 LCW is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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