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AF04 NKU

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

99,001 mi
Last recorded99,001 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 NKU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 99,001 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general condition of underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front strut turrets /inner wings heavily corroded

header tank split and leaking coolant

power steering fluid overfilled and leaking

Fail 26 Oct 2022 98,827 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general condition of underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front strut turrets /inner wings heavily corroded

header tank split and leaking coolant

power steering fluid overfilled and leaking

Pass 14 Dec 2021 95,397 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

general condition of underbody corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2021 95,397 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

general condition of underbody corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2020 91,321 miles

header tank leaking

Fail 27 Nov 2020 91,257 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

header tank leaking

Pass 3 Dec 2019 88,057 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 85,697 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 5 Mar 2019 85,697 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 28 Mar 2018 84,246 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 79,901 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 79,814 miles

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

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 77,710 miles

both front brake pipes have surface corrosion

front brake discs are starting to deteriorate

front to rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar droplink

Fail 10 Mar 2016 77,703 miles

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

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

both front brake pipes have surface corrosion

front brake discs are starting to deteriorate

front to rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar droplink

Pass 11 Mar 2015 72,870 miles

front brake discs are starting to deteriorate

rear radius arm front bushes are starting to split

surface corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

surface corrosion on offside front brake pipe

Fail 10 Mar 2015 72,868 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust centre section mounts broken

rear radius arm front bushes are starting to split

surface corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

surface corrosion on offside front brake pipe

Pass 7 Mar 2014 67,002 miles

both front to rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

both front tyres worn very close to legal limit

exhaust front flexi is starting to deteriorate

exhaust front mounts broken due to corrosion

offside front brake pipe has surface corrosion

Fail 7 Mar 2014 67,000 miles

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

both front tyres worn very close to legal limit

Pass 7 Mar 2013 61,195 miles

both trear trailing arm front bushes are starting to split

exhaust flexi split and slightly blowing

handbrake requires adjustment

Fail 7 Mar 2013 61,193 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both trear trailing arm front bushes are starting to split

exhaust flexi split and slightly blowing

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 9 Mar 2012 55,403 miles

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

exhaust flexi section split

Fail 9 Mar 2012 55,401 miles

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

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

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)

exhaust flexi section split

Pass 2 Mar 2011 49,820 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 43,224 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 43,220 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 38,484 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 38,482 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 32,817 miles

outer edge nearside front tyre wearing slightly

Pass 22 Feb 2007 24,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 NKU is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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

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