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AG53 HLX

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

177,410 mi
Last recorded177,410 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 HLX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 177,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 177,355 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases no emission test conducted (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 165,786 miles

nearside track rod end slight play

Pass 16 Feb 2016 153,316 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 18 Feb 2015 141,336 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 128,190 miles

rear exhaust hanger poor condition

Fail 17 Feb 2014 128,190 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust hanger poor condition

Fail 14 Feb 2013 115,333 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 115,333 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 104,736 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 104,736 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 98,206 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 98,206 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 93,196 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2010 93,196 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2009 87,412 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 76,401 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 60,067 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

handbrake cable corroded

rear discs worn

Pass 28 Feb 2007 60,067 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

handbrake cable corroded

rear discs worn

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 HLX is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HLX, 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 HLX is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 February 2004.

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