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AJ53 GRU

2004 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

87,685 mi
Last recorded87,685 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 GRU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 87,685 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 85,694 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 85,694 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 84,188 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 82,029 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jan 2018 79,728 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 77,608 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 75,203 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 75,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 72,661 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 72,661 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 71,471 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 71,254 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 54,496 miles

evidence of nearside front wheel fouling inner arch trim

rear of inner sills corroded

rear shock absorber top mountings rusty

slight play in front anti-roll bar links

Fail 22 Oct 2012 54,496 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

evidence of nearside front wheel fouling inner arch trim

rear of inner sills corroded

rear shock absorber top mountings rusty

slight play in front anti-roll bar links

Pass 3 Nov 2011 41,130 miles

offside & nearside front brake disc s worn & corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2011 41,129 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)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

offside & nearside front & rear brake discs worn & corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2011 38,071 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 2 Feb 2010 32,729 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 32,727 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 26,752 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 22,079 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 16,683 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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AJ53 GRU is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 AJ53 GRU, 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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AJ53 GRU is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 January 2004.

Is AJ53 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ53 GRU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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