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AJ53 HNP

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

158,973 mi
Last recorded158,973 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 158,973 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 138,202 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 120,081 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 97,436 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 78,039 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 55,099 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 40,957 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 31,349 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

bonnet catch seized

Fail 13 Jan 2007 31,349 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bonnet catch seized

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 HNP is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 HNP, 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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What year was AJ53 HNP registered?

AJ53 HNP is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 January 2004.

Is AJ53 HNP safe to buy?

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