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AF04 NWM

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

178,607 mi
Last recorded178,607 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 NWM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 178,607 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective weld broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm only, suggest renew (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flex worn

Fail 17 Sep 2021 178,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective weld broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm only, suggest renew (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flex worn

Pass 7 Sep 2020 175,514 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr heavily corroded...inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s mirror glass damaged

osr lens damaged

serious oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2020 175,514 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid @ osr caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link...both covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr heavily corroded...inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s mirror glass damaged

osr lens damaged

serious oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2019 173,028 miles

front wipers insecure

n/s mirror glass damaged

serious oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2019 173,028 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front wipers insecure

n/s mirror glass damaged

serious oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2018 170,559 miles

n/s mirror glass damaged

serious oil leak

some wear in osf drop link

Pass 29 Aug 2017 167,548 miles

n/s mirror damaged

nsr brake disc corroded

oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2017 167,548 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s mirror damaged

nsr brake disc corroded

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2016 164,368 miles

n/s mirror damaged

oil leak

partial bind @ nsr

Fail 31 Aug 2016 164,368 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s mirror damaged

nsf brake pad low

oil leak

partial bind @ nsr

Pass 27 Aug 2015 161,377 miles

child seat fitted

front brake discs corroded..inners

handbrake performance 17%

n/s mirror damaged

oil leak

osf tyre worn badly on inner edge

Fail 24 Aug 2015 161,377 miles

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

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted

front brake discs corroded..inners

handbrake performance 17%

n/s mirror damaged

oil leak

osf tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2014 154,522 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 154,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 132,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2013 132,276 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2012 129,094 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 13 Jun 2012 128,960 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Jan 2011 112,866 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 90,855 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 90,855 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 72,539 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 38,068 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 NWM is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 NWM, 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 NWM is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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