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AG53 DVO

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,323 mi
Last recorded110,323 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 DVO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 110,323 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Mar 2019 110,304 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 99,022 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 99,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 95,533 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 1 Feb 2017 95,532 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 92,115 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 90,562 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 90,562 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 84,659 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 75,527 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 75,527 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 66,561 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 58,061 miles

Front disc slighty worn.

Near side rear wheel slighty sicking.

Rear brakes slighty imbalance

Pass 3 Feb 2010 49,310 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 49,302 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 41,303 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 32,426 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 32,426 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 24,367 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 DVO is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DVO, 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 DVO is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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