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AJ04 VFS

2004 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

93,776 mi
Last recorded93,776 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 VFS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 93,776 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2023 93,776 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 90,339 miles

Front brake discs rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2020 83,723 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 77,794 miles

Nearside Rear Brake light started working during test

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 71,783 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 71,783 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 65,787 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded inner faces (3.5.1i)

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 25 May 2016 64,476 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 61,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Apr 2014 56,374 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 51,601 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 46,624 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 46,624 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 41,560 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perrished outer side wall

Pass 1 Apr 2010 36,503 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 32,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre perished outer sidewall

Pass 28 Mar 2008 26,373 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs wearing, o/s/f tyre outer wall in poor condition.

Pass 29 Mar 2007 20,185 miles

n/s/f tyre down to 2mm on very outer egde.3mm across rest.

o/s/f tyre 2.5mm on outer edge, 3mm inner edge.

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 VFS is a 2004 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 VFS, 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 VFS is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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