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AF04 LNR

2004 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

134,905 mi
Last recorded134,905 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 134,905 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to fully access metal brake pipe thats above and runs aside the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 130,276 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 130,220 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 122,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively wiring insecure (1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 May 2023 122,446 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively wiring insecure (1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 115,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear seat belt frayed slightly

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 115,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear seat belt frayed slightly

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

Pass 21 May 2021 110,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 104,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 102,737 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 102,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 May 2018 101,916 miles

n/s front abs sensor is rubbing on anti roll bar link

o/s front anti roll bar link rubbers perishing

Pass 20 Feb 2017 99,116 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 91,248 miles

Childseat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front abs wire rubbing on anti roll bar link rod

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 91,248 miles

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

Childseat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front abs wire rubbing on anti roll bar link rod

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracked and perished

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 86,494 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 83,322 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 74,531 miles

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

both n/s tyres have slight damage on outer sidewalls

front wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 15 Feb 2012 65,426 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 65,426 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 55,944 miles

Nearside Front 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 2 Mar 2010 48,479 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 48,479 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 38,057 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 32,556 miles

n/s wiper blade is split

o/s wiper blade is split

Pass 31 May 2007 26,428 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 LNR is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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