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AJ53 GXD

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

70,925 mi
Last recorded70,925 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 GXD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 70,925 miles

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 57,146 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

rear anti roll bar d bushes starting to detiorate

underbody has surface rust

Pass 27 Jan 2015 44,559 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/a/f tyre getting low inner and outer edges

oil leak

suspension starting to rust

underbody has surface rust

Pass 23 Jan 2014 30,133 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low

somr body corrosion

Fail 16 Jan 2014 29,861 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/r caliper fulcrum not fully returning

slight brake bind o/s/r

somr body corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2013 21,508 miles

offside front wheel bearing rough when rotated

rear anti roll bar links bushes showing wear

Fail 6 Feb 2013 21,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

offside front wheel bearing rough when rotated

rear anti roll bar links bushes showing wear

Pass 9 Feb 2012 13,171 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 13,123 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 4,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jan 2011 4,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 1 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 82,237 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 77,760 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 74,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

accident damage to n/s/f

Pass 4 Jan 2007 59,726 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 59,723 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.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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AJ53 GXD is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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