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AF04 UFK

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

227,672 mi
Last recorded227,672 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2021 227,672 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened badly holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under servo (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and chassis corroded in multiple places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded and wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills and void areas badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced towing point badly holed and corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame and all suspension badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 224,713 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe under brake servo corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering rack heat shield loose

Fail 21 Oct 2020 224,669 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe under brake servo corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

no reverse light

steering rack heat shield loose

Pass 8 Apr 2019 215,359 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded and has been repaired (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 215,248 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested exhaust badly blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box and baffles badly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% osr low (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective cat (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 18 Apr 2018 208,410 miles

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

both rear inner sills corroded but structually solid

play in nearside iiner rack joint

Fail 6 Apr 2018 208,407 miles

rear brake application uneven offside late to apply (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear inner sills corroded but structually solid

play in nearside iiner rack joint

Pass 24 Mar 2017 199,801 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 199,772 miles

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

coolant level low

play in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 1 Apr 2016 191,467 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to seperate

brake pipes smeared with grease

play in inner rack joints

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 184,534 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust mounting loose and rattling

Fail 23 Mar 2015 184,379 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

heatshield loose and rattling

o/s/r and both front inner wing brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust mounting loose and rattling

slight play o/s rack

Pass 22 Mar 2014 171,423 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 153,668 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 153,391 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

ADVISE RECHECK STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AFTER REMEDIAL WORK

rear exhaust hanger broken off

rear heatshield loose

Pass 14 Apr 2012 136,349 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 118,065 miles

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

front brake imbalance at maximum allowance of 25%

Pass 22 Mar 2010 107,695 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 94,703 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 94,703 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 83,427 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 70,576 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2007 70,576 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UFK is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UFK, 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 UFK is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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