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AJ53 HLH

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

80,610 mi
Last recorded80,610 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 HLH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 80,610 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 15 Nov 2017 80,573 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion to under side of vehicle

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 75,361 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 75,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 64,814 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides rear (2.4.A.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Nov 2015 64,814 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides rear (2.4.A.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 56,421 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear wheel bearing has a slight noise

Pass 26 Jun 2013 54,347 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear park brake cable corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2013 54,347 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear park brake cable corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 48,811 miles

Both rear handbrake return springs missing

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2011 42,466 miles

Both handbrake cables corrosion evident

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 42,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both handbrake cables corrosion evident

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 36,109 miles

Hand brake cable casing corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2010 36,109 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Hand brake cable casing corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2009 28,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Feb 2008 23,147 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 23,147 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2007 15,359 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 15,359 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 HLH is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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