MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,674 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended control arm (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear chunk out of tyre side wall
Offside Front tyre getting low on inner
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended control arm (2.4.F.3)
bad oil leak on engine
exhaust back box corroding
nail in o/s/f tyre
rear discs corroded
rear pads getting low
stone chip in screen
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended control arm (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear chunk out of tyre side wall
Offside Front tyre getting low on inner
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended control arm (2.4.F.3)
bad oil leak on engine
exhaust back box corroding
nail in o/s/f tyre
rear discs corroded
rear pads getting low
stone chip in screen
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion to rear brake discs
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both rear tyres cracking to tread
corrosion to rear coil springs
corrosion to various brake pipes
n/s/f tyre wearing on edges
o/s/f tyre wearing on egdes
screws in both rear tyres
water leak from thermostat housing
weakness in both rear shock absorbers
both rear tyres cracking to tread
corrosion to rear coil springs
corrosion to various brake pipes
n/s/f tyre wearing on edges
o/s/f tyre wearing on egdes
screws in both rear tyres
water leak from thermostat housing
weakness in both rear shock absorbers
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
judder from front brakes under braking
slight wear to rear brake discs
wear to front brake discs
judder from front brakes under braking
slight wear to rear brake discs
wear to front brake discs
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
O/S/R tyre has nail & a piece of plastic in outer sidewall/shoulder
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AG53 HLU is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 HLU, 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 HLU is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 February 2004.
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