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AG04 LZL

2004 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,707 mi
Last recorded102,707 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG04 LZL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 102,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 102,703 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Aborted due to engine coolant boiled up (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Washer jet misalignment

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 99,335 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 99,323 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits co 1.5 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 95,252 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 95,252 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 91,503 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened vehicle has stood ans all discs slightly rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 91,492 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened vehicle has stood ans all discs slightly rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0n the limit and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 90,825 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 80,990 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 71,351 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 64,739 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 61,455 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

e.m.l on dash

slight play in steering rack at nearside

Pass 22 Jun 2011 53,294 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 45,442 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

OSF Tyre has slight cut in side wall

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 39,371 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 33,060 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 27,083 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 27,083 miles

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)

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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AG04 LZL is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AG04 LZL, 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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What year was AG04 LZL registered?

AG04 LZL is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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