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AF04 LXX

2004 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

119,824 mi
Last recorded119,824 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 LXX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 119,824 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (border line) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2019 119,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (border line) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

both rear inner sills corroded

n/s/f tyre worn to limit bald on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2018 111,051 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear inner sills rusty

Fail 12 Apr 2018 110,794 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear inner sills rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2017 102,815 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

n/s sill corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2017 102,810 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

n/s sill corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2016 95,728 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s outer sill weak at rear

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

steering system slightly rough

Fail 18 Apr 2016 95,624 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front corroded/worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s outer sill weak at rear

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

steering system slightly rough

Pass 8 Apr 2015 87,278 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear sections of front to rear brake pipes corroded

front discs worn

Fail 8 Apr 2015 87,278 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear sections of front to rear brake pipes corroded

front discs worn

Pass 15 Apr 2014 79,423 miles

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

front bumper damaged

Fail 7 Apr 2014 78,399 miles

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

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

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2012 68,091 miles

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

n/s/r & o/s/r seat belts not tested child seats fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2011 55,595 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 44,581 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 44,581 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 36,329 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 29,900 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 24,532 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 18,173 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 LXX is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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