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AF04 LKU

2004 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,914 mi
Last recorded134,914 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 LKU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 134,914 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 127,174 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Valve stem slightly damaged All tyre valves (4.1.D.1e)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 127,174 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Valve stem slightly damaged All tyre valves (4.1.D.1e)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 118,487 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 118,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 107,664 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 107,664 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 96,592 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 89,336 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 80,257 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 74,794 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 70,460 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 66,817 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 61,606 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 49,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2007 40,075 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 LKU is a 2004 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LKU, 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 LKU is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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