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AF04 UYJ

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

47,313 mi
Last recorded47,313 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 47,313 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 47,313 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2018 30,626 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 30,624 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel low reading both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 21,912 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 21,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 14,709 miles

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

Offside Front inner tyre wall slightly perishing.

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 8,741 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Apr 2015 8,740 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2014 2,863 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 2,861 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 2,010 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 465 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 62,258 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 57,164 miles

both front tyres uneven wear

offside rear tyre uneven wear

Fail 13 Apr 2010 57,164 miles

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

both front tyres uneven wear

offside rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 14 Apr 2009 53,072 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 53,072 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 47,872 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 39,669 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 39,669 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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 UYJ is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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