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AJ53 HKC

2004 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,933 mi
Last recorded111,933 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 111,933 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 109,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 May 2016 109,285 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 104,259 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 97,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 90,325 miles

Nearside 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)

Windscreen marked by wiper

Pass 8 Aug 2012 84,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

screen dammaged

Fail 12 Aug 2011 71,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 71,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 59,455 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 47,521 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 37,842 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 23,514 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 23,514 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Mar 2006 16,025 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 16,025 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 HKC is a 2004 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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