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AF53 UHN

2004 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

173,211 mi
Last recorded173,211 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 UHN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 173,211 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 173,211 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 166,620 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres cracking

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2017 166,620 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 31 Oct 2016 158,023 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes. ()

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

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust bracket broken-still supported ok.

underside corroded.

Fail 31 Oct 2016 158,023 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes. ()

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

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust bracket broken-still supported ok.

underside corroded.

Pass 2 Nov 2015 152,070 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

child seats fitted

oil leaks

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2015 152,070 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

child seats fitted

oil leaks

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2014 143,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

cuts in tread on offside front tyre.

Fail 5 Nov 2014 143,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

cuts in tread on offside front tyre.

Pass 14 Nov 2013 133,591 miles

exhaust system and hanger brackets corroded

offside front / centre / offside rear (front to rear brake pipes) corroding

rear inner sills / front and rear subframes / fuel tank straps / rear anti-roll bar - Corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2013 124,006 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 124,006 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 111,039 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 111,039 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 99,151 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 4 Feb 2011 99,151 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2010 86,965 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 86,963 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 74,301 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 63,610 miles

nearside front tyre on limit inner edge - STRONG ADVICE

offside front tyre on limit inner edge - STRONG ADVICE

rear exhaust hanger bracket corroded

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 1 Feb 2008 63,610 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

long travel on handbrake

nearside front tyre on limit inner edge - STRONG ADVICE

offside front tyre on limit inner edge - STRONG ADVICE

rear exhaust hanger bracket corroded

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 30 Jan 2007 48,043 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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AF53 UHN is a 2004 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 AF53 UHN, 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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AF53 UHN is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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