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AG53 EGD

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,100 mi
Last recorded137,100 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 EGD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 137,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

various corroded suspension components

Fail 22 Jul 2024 137,059 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

various corroded suspension components

Pass 24 Jul 2023 135,430 miles

Nearside Front head lamp slightly deteriorating beam image just met requirements

Offside Front brake hose slightly twisted

all brake pipe covered in grease can not see condition

fan couling detached from radiator

front and rear subframes and all suspension components showing signs of corrosion but still meet requirements

steering rack leaking slightly

Pass 27 Jul 2022 132,999 miles

Front washer pump is lazy but still produces enough washer fluid

Rear both inner sills are corroded but do not significantly reduce strength or structure

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 27 Jul 2022 132,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front washer pump is lazy but still produces enough washer fluid

Rear both inner sills are corroded but do not significantly reduce strength or structure

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2021 129,571 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 129,571 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak pipe under inlet manifold (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 129,034 miles

Nearside Rear tyre surface cracking

Nearside reverse light not working

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside inner sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear number plate slight deterioration

fuel tank strap corrosion

subframes and suspension components general corrosion all over but not seriously weaken

Fail 3 Feb 2020 129,034 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering inner tie-rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn edges surface cracking

Nearside Rear tyre surface cracking

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Front tyre edges surface cracking slight wear outer

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside inner sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear number plate slight deterioration

fuel tank strap corrosion

power steering fluid over filled advise check

subframes and suspension components general corrosion all over but not seriously weaken

Pass 1 Feb 2019 126,010 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie-rod advise replace (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension components general surface corrosion

fuel tank strap corrosion

rear inner sills surface corrosion

reverse light not working

Fail 1 Feb 2019 126,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie-rod advise replace (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension components general surface corrosion

fuel tank strap corrosion

rear inner sills surface corrosion

reverse light not working

Pass 23 Jan 2018 123,500 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded under servo (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front steering inner tie-rod has play.

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

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

general body corrosion under vehicle and surface corrosion suspension components

Pass 23 Jan 2017 121,931 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod ()

Fail 23 Jan 2017 121,931 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod ()

Pass 9 Feb 2016 118,855 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front wipers slightly smear screen

Fail 29 Jan 2016 118,884 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 115,513 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 115,513 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 108,511 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 108,511 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Outer Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 97,359 miles

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)

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Fail 29 Jan 2013 97,359 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

brake pedal anti slip wearing

rad cap seeping

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 25 Jan 2012 87,263 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 79,726 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 79,726 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 70,997 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 62,026 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 53,872 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 53,872 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 42,160 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 EGD is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EGD, 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 EGD is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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