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AF54 NDZ

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,129 mi
Last recorded144,129 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 NDZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 144,129 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 144,127 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 138,547 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 138,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 132,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and low on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm low on edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 132,699 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and low on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm low on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 120,379 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 120,373 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 111,814 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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)

both rear coil springs are corroded

engine light on dash

near side rear seat belt worn

slight free play on near side rear suspension components

Fail 31 Mar 2014 111,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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)

both rear coil springs are corroded

engine light on dash

near side rear seat belt worn

slight free play on near side rear suspension components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 102,252 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 102,252 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 91,013 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 91,013 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 79,670 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 72,826 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 72,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 60,084 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 46,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front 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 Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner tread

rear wiper slightly smearing

Pass 28 Aug 2007 42,386 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 42,386 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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)

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 NDZ is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AF54 NDZ, 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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AF54 NDZ is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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