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AF04 TZJ

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,854 mi
Last recorded105,854 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 TZJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 105,854 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 93,054 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 93,054 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 86,997 miles

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

both front and osr metal brake pipes corroded

nsf abs sensor wire positioned wrong

rear brakes 27% imbalanced

Fail 31 Jul 2015 86,997 miles

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

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

both front and osr metal brake pipes corroded

nsf abs sensor wire positioned wrong

rear brakes 27% imbalanced

Pass 25 Jul 2014 81,446 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 74,419 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 74,419 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 68,373 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 68,373 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 62,474 miles

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall in poor condition

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 53,270 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 42,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 42,015 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 33,701 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 26,960 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 TZJ is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TZJ, 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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What year was AF04 TZJ registered?

AF04 TZJ is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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