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AJ04 SWF

2004 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,572 mi
Last recorded123,572 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 SWF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 123,572 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 112,464 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 100,146 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 93,117 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

slight coolant leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 88,572 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front wiperblades starting to smear windscreen

Fail 18 Apr 2013 88,549 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front wiperblades starting to smear windscreen

Pass 9 Apr 2012 84,507 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 79,147 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 73,924 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 73,924 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 65,710 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 56,148 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 45,347 miles

wear to pads and discs.

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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AJ04 SWF is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AJ04 SWF, 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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What year was AJ04 SWF registered?

AJ04 SWF is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 April 2004.

Is AJ04 SWF safe to buy?

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