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MV54 HGN

1994 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

76,847 mi
Last recorded76,847 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1994 Ford Focus62,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 HGN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 76,847 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 76,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limit worn on edge and sidewalls remould (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limit inner edge worn and sidewall remould (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

emissions aborted due to overheating

Pass 13 May 2016 70,340 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 70,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords visible at lifting tread (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 58,876 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 58,875 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 May 2014 46,285 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 38,975 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine overheated during test

Fail 25 Jun 2013 38,793 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine overheated during test

Pass 5 Jun 2012 31,340 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 23,335 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 18,313 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 18,313 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 12,048 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 9,696 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 9,695 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2006 4,722 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

underbody and front chassis has been repaired and painted

Pass 23 Jun 2006 4,722 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

underbody and front chassis has been repaired and painted

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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MV54 HGN is a 1994 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1994 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 62,021 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 MV54 HGN, 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 32 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MV54 HGN is a 1994 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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