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AJ53 URY

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,819 mi
Last recorded190,819 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 190,819 miles

both front tyres and offside rear tyre bold on inner edges

heavy oil leak from engine

offside door mirror taped on

temp screw in fuel cap fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2018 190,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres and offside rear tyre bold on inner edges

heavy oil leak from engine

offside door mirror taped on

rear brake pads worn close to limit

temp screw in fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2017 166,943 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 157,070 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 157,068 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 144,553 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 132,281 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2014 132,259 miles

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 118,898 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 106,837 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 97,001 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 86,519 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 75,760 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 61,015 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 46,562 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 20 Jan 2007 46,562 miles

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

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

slight movement in steering rack

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 URY is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel 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 URY, 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 URY is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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