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AJ53 NZZ

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,557 mi
Last recorded167,557 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 NZZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 167,557 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust weak

Pass 17 Mar 2017 151,350 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2017 151,350 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 141,963 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 133,860 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2014 122,477 miles

rear number plate becoming disfigured

Fail 24 Feb 2014 122,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear number plate becoming disfigured

Pass 4 Feb 2013 109,363 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 109,363 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust mount broken

rear exhaust heat shield becoming insecure

Pass 22 Feb 2012 100,591 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 89,331 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 89,331 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 79,816 miles

both rear tyres getting low

front bumper lower lip loose

Pass 20 Feb 2009 68,788 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 57,930 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 4,001 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 NZZ is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 NZZ, 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 NZZ is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 February 2004.

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