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AJ53 HFU

2004 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,780 mi
Last recorded163,780 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 HFU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 163,780 miles

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))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 157,301 miles

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))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 157,295 miles

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))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 150,661 miles

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))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 141,790 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 141,767 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 131,605 miles

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)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 131,603 miles

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 111,833 miles

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)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 111,753 miles

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 99,053 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2015 99,014 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 86,670 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 86,670 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 76,386 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 76,366 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 69,978 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 69,978 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 64,040 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 64,040 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 57,080 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 49,231 miles

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 8 Jan 2008 39,490 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 29,087 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 29,087 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 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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