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AG53 HLU

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

180,674 mi
Last recorded180,674 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 HLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 180,674 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 180,515 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 172,768 miles

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 164,070 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 26 Jul 2014 164,070 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 146,510 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 146,510 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 118,961 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 118,961 miles

judder from front brakes under braking

slight wear to rear brake discs

wear to front brake discs

Pass 23 Aug 2011 95,300 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 90,182 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 76,351 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 76,351 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 60,819 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 45,783 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 29,706 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 29,706 miles

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

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 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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