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AF04 LFD

2004 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

124,157 mi
Last recorded124,157 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 LFD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 124,157 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust has slight leak

Pass 9 Mar 2018 119,140 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 119,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre valves detriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2017 113,996 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 110,586 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 108,676 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 108,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 99,600 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 99,600 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 88,728 miles

Advise Slight Chip On Windscreen

Near Side Front Tyre Wearing Inner Edge

Off Side Front Tyre Wearing Inner Edge

Fail 13 Mar 2013 88,728 miles

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

Advise Slight Chip On Windscreen

Near Side Front Tyre Wearing Inner Edge

Off Side Front Tyre Wearing Inner Edge

Pass 14 Mar 2012 77,216 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 77,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 64,272 miles

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)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 64,228 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 51,224 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 51,224 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 39,163 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 39,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 28,294 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 28,294 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 20,013 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 20,013 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 LFD is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 LFD, 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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What year was AF04 LFD registered?

AF04 LFD is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is AF04 LFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF04 LFD shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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