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AJ53 HVU

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,189 mi
Last recorded106,189 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 HVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 106,189 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 106,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 101,749 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 94,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 88,684 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 88,684 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 81,213 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 74,381 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 74,381 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 68,739 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 68,739 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 64,125 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 58,443 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 543,737 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Dec 2010 48,814 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 43,141 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 34,291 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 27,141 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 21,399 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 HVU is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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