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AF04 TVT

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,058 mi
Last recorded162,058 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 TVT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 162,058 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 151,390 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 140,089 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 133,662 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

Fail 9 Mar 2018 133,662 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear mounts (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

Fail 24 Feb 2018 133,475 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing under seat covers (5.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported x3 mounts broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) fouling on shocker (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' satnav holder , multiple air freshner (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on inner side wall ()

Pass 4 Mar 2017 124,072 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 117,448 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 111,004 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 111,004 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

exhaust system mounting brackets corroded

front exhaust system deteriorated

nearside rear bumper slightly damaged

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2014 102,466 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 95,607 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2012 89,265 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear wheel damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2012 89,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear wheel damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2011 80,865 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 68,100 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 68,100 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 56,158 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 56,158 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 41,735 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 TVT is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TVT, 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 TVT is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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