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AG53 HLK

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

166,845 mi
Last recorded166,845 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 166,845 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 152,607 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished & wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 152,607 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished & wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 144,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 135,951 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

exhaust heat shield loose

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Fail 17 Feb 2016 135,951 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

exhaust heat shield loose

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 12 Mar 2015 123,633 miles

brake pipes coated unable to fully inspect

front exhaust bracket broken

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2015 123,633 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes coated unable to fully inspect

front exhaust bracket broken

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 111,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 111,446 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 97,873 miles

cut in n/s rear tyre

front brake pads getting low

Pass 2 Mar 2012 83,364 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 71,634 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 62,201 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 51,818 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 15 Mar 2008 41,887 miles

discs and pads 80% worn

rear link arm bushes split

Pass 17 Mar 2007 31,202 miles

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

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

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

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 HLK is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HLK, 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 HLK is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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