MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,780 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded Corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring worn Lower coil on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting rotted off pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))
Outer skin on main silencer rotted
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel damaged on outer edge
Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Casing showing inner and outer wall to tread area (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Casing showing inner and outer wall to tread area (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel damaged on outer edge
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Crack in glass (3.3 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Suspect pinion on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Outer skin rotted on main silencer
Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Casing showing inner wall to tread area (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Corroded on inner and outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Outer skin rotted on main silencer
Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear coil spring corroded On both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Front position lamp(s) not working On both sides (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement Hand brake lever seized on caliper (3.5.1k)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To hoses on both sides (3.6.B.2c)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear coil spring corroded On both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes on both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To hoses on both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Steering rack knuckles on both sides (2.2.A.1b)
Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes on both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To hoses on both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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AJ53 HFU is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 HFU, 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 HFU is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 January 2004.
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