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AF54 UYJ

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

103,800 mi
Last recorded103,800 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 103,800 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 103,800 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 99,774 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 99,774 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 94,520 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 90,339 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

oil filter leaking oil

Fail 20 Mar 2023 90,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

oil filter leaking oil

Pass 2 Apr 2022 87,705 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 82,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 76,847 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 72,330 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 72,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 63,764 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

some brake pipes are greased, unable to check fully

Pass 5 Apr 2017 60,703 miles

engine management light stays on

Pass 30 Jun 2015 58,376 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 55,279 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 51,876 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 47,909 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 47,909 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Sep 2011 43,547 miles

condition of front wiper blades

Pass 13 Sep 2010 40,350 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 40,348 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wipers

Pass 26 Aug 2009 35,228 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 35,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 30,666 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 24,495 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 UYJ is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 UYJ, 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 UYJ registered?

AF54 UYJ is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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