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AG04 NHB

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,209 mi
Last recorded126,209 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG04 NHB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 126,209 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn close on inner edge

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 113,459 miles

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

Front anti roll bar fouling on body

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 113,457 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front anti roll bar fouling on body

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 104,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

front anti roll bar fouling on offside front body

windscreen lightly scratched

Fail 12 Jul 2014 94,111 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 94,111 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 82,894 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

nearside headlight aim not tested

offside mirror secured with tape

Fail 22 Jul 2013 82,867 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

nearside headlight aim not tested

Fail 13 Aug 2012 68,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 13 Aug 2012 68,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 15 Aug 2011 55,748 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 55,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 46,016 miles

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)

nearside rear tyre has a cut within limits to tread area

offside rear tyre has a cut within limits to tread area

Pass 18 Aug 2009 38,739 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 31,330 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 20,477 miles

damage to n/s/r tyre inner wall

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 NHB is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AG04 NHB, 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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AG04 NHB is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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