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AG53 BWH

2004 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,674 mi
Last recorded88,674 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 BWH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 88,674 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 88,674 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 76,057 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

reverse light not working - bulb holder faulty

Pass 13 Jan 2011 76,057 miles

reverse light not working - bulb holder faulty

Pass 12 Feb 2010 64,114 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 57,510 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 49,060 miles

o/s/r brake disc corroded outer face + pad wearing low + slight bind

Fail 30 Jan 2008 49,060 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

front brake discs worn

o/s/r brake disc corroded outer face + pad wearing low + slight bind

Pass 19 Jan 2007 41,114 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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AG53 BWH is a 2004 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AG53 BWH, 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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AG53 BWH is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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