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AJ53 USC

2004 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,576 mi
Last recorded84,576 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 USC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2017 84,576 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and off side at shockers (2.4.A.3)

fuel light on

Fail 26 May 2017 84,538 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 76,238 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 74,852 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 70,958 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2013 64,981 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 58,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 51,746 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 45,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 41,399 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 41,399 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 30,818 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 27,872 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 22,591 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 22,591 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

slight binding o/s/r brake

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 USC is a 2004 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 USC, 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 USC is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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