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AG53 DXW

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,912 mi
Last recorded163,912 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 163,912 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 163,912 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

o/s/f mirror missing

Pass 3 Nov 2016 150,504 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

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

under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 4 Dec 2015 140,027 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S and O/S (edges) (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S and O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 140,027 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S and O/S (edges) (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S and O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 127,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play in n/s steering rack inner drumstick

Fail 14 Nov 2014 127,959 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play in n/s steering rack inner drumstick

Pass 13 Dec 2013 116,259 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 111,956 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 100,495 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wear to edges of rear tyres

Pass 17 Jan 2011 86,155 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 71,760 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 62,497 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 62,496 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 30 Jan 2008 53,208 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 43,357 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 DXW is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AG53 DXW, 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 DXW is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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