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AJ04 TVX

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

156,032 mi
Last recorded156,032 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 TVX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 156,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 147,724 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 147,724 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 135,205 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)

front and center exhaust hangers broken

Fail 18 May 2016 133,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

middle and rear exhaust mounts broken

offside front ball joint dust cover

Pass 3 Jul 2014 113,675 miles

Both front exhaust mounts missing

Coolant leak

Fail 3 Jul 2014 113,675 miles

Both front exhaust mounts missing

Coolant leak

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 103,391 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 103,391 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 91,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 May 2011 78,362 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 12 May 2011 78,362 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 May 2010 66,806 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 66,806 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2009 52,853 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 44,092 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 44,092 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 May 2007 30,374 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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AJ04 TVX is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AJ04 TVX, 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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AJ04 TVX is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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