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AJ53 HGZ

2004 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

146,025 mi
Last recorded146,025 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 HGZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 146,025 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 137,881 miles

M.I.L. Light on

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 134,169 miles

M.I.L. Light on

Rear tyres tread low

Pass 9 Dec 2015 130,353 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Dec 2015 130,353 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 124,613 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 117,742 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 117,742 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2012 109,821 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 109,821 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 102,682 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 92,343 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 92,343 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 81,766 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 81,571 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 68,540 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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges (no cords visible)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 55,401 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges (no cords visible) and starting to distort

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2007 39,968 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 39,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 HGZ is a 2004 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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