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AF04 VEX

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

107,229 mi
Last recorded107,229 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 VEX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 107,229 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded O/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 106,150 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 105,175 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded O/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 104,045 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 104,045 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 103,339 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 103,330 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 102,164 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 102,164 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 101,527 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 99,690 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 99,690 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 96,046 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 93,512 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 93,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened O/s & n/s (3.5.1n)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 895,061 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 84,700 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 80,141 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 80,141 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 75,278 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 75,278 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 70,770 miles

No plate lights go out when boot open

Pass 30 Mar 2011 66,280 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 66,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 61,199 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre tread wearing on inside edge.

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall and tread illegal on inside edge.

o/s/r tyre tread wearing to excess on inside edge.

Fail 24 Mar 2010 61,124 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall and tread illegal on inside edge.

o/s/r tyre tread wearing to excess on inside edge.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 53,913 miles

both rear tyres scrubbing off inner edges

Pass 26 Mar 2008 46,814 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 35,604 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 VEX is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 VEX, 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 VEX is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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