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AJ04 TOU

2004 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

133,160 mi
Last recorded133,160 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 TOU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 133,160 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Both rear coil springs corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2021 133,157 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Both front coil springs corroded

Both rear coil springs corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2020 129,424 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 May 2019 119,506 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 162,979 miles

Slight corrosion on front & rear brake pipes.

Pass 4 May 2017 114,900 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 105,904 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 May 2015 95,942 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 84,708 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 75,713 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 68,581 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 59,858 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 49,155 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 37,766 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 27,224 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 16,034 miles

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

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

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 TOU is a 2004 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 TOU, 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 TOU registered?

AJ04 TOU is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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