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AF53 UJO

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,101 mi
Last recorded131,101 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 UJO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 131,101 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2018 131,101 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2017 129,249 miles

Nearside Front tyre underinflated

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2017 129,249 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users mud guard (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users mud guard (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front tyre underinflated

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

front and rear suspension components corroded

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Jan 2016 123,578 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front mud guards loose

Fail 12 Jan 2016 123,578 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front mud guards loose

Pass 14 Jan 2015 116,765 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 116,731 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 107,296 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 99,058 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2013 99,058 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2011 88,078 miles

all brake discs worn

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 4 Jan 2011 77,233 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2010 63,550 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine undershield fitted

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 5 Jan 2010 63,550 miles

engine undershield fitted

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 9 Jan 2009 49,880 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 40,904 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 29,257 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UJO is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UJO, 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 UJO is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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