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AJ53 VDK

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

179,899 mi
Last recorded179,899 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 VDK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 179,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake has slight bind.

Fail 13 Jan 2016 179,896 miles

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

Offside 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)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake has slight bind.

Pass 15 Jan 2015 159,789 miles

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

suspect worn steering rack, as knock heard whilst rocking steering

Fail 9 Jan 2015 159,486 miles

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

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 141,190 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 141,190 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 123,579 miles

Front brake disc's corroded.

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

Nearside front brake has slight bind.

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 123,579 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc's corroded.

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

Nearside front brake has slight bind.

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 100,897 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust heat shield loose.

coolant leaking from thermostat housing.

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 20 Dec 2010 77,366 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake levers on rear calipers are not returning fully

Pass 20 Dec 2010 77,366 miles

handbrake levers on rear calipers are not returning fully

Fail 21 Dec 2009 63,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 63,862 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 52,221 miles

tyre pressures were very low

Pass 15 Jan 2008 41,526 miles

engine undershield fitted

n/s rear wheel bearings slightly rough

Pass 15 Jan 2007 28,262 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 VDK is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VDK, 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 VDK is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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