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AJ53 HPE

2004 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

42,534 mi
Last recorded42,534 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 HPE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 42,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 42,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 41,415 miles

O/S DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

REAR EXHAUST MOUNT CORRODED

Pass 28 Apr 2015 40,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all underbody corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 37,608 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 33,876 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 30,085 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 26,335 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 22,026 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 17,091 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 11,615 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 9,116 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 HPE is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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

Is AJ53 HPE safe to buy?

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