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AF54 NAO

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

124,508 mi
Last recorded124,508 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 NAO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 124,508 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rear Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2026 124,504 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Rear Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 117,437 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 110,276 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 109,939 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

uner body corrode

Pass 29 Jan 2022 107,814 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2020 104,287 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 104,175 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant leak from radiator and water staining on engine

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 101,780 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 97,156 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 97,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread stepped on inner edge .nail also stuck in inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 91,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 85,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 79,605 miles

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

Center Exhaust Bracket Broken

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 74,664 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 68,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 61,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 53,456 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 44,342 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 37,659 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 32,306 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 23,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 23,928 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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AF54 NAO is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF54 NAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF54 NAO registered?

AF54 NAO is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is AF54 NAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF54 NAO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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