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AG53 HLW

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,233 mi
Last recorded76,233 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2016 76,233 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slighty noisey

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear boot floor and chassic has been damaged and repaired

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear suspension bushes perished

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2015 66,068 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 52,967 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake matels pipes not cheak propely due to pro taction coated & ubove covers

exhuast system corroded

Pass 9 May 2013 46,089 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 May 2013 46,089 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 37,951 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 29,063 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 20,317 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 10,751 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 10,724 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 4,471 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 32,218 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 HLW is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HLW, 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 HLW is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 February 2004.

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