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AD04 HBU

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,780 mi
Last recorded94,780 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 HBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 94,780 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 94,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 83,756 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 72,641 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil level on min

Pass 30 May 2018 62,975 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 60,806 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 60,806 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 55,664 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 51,833 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 47,411 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 47,411 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 39,713 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nsr tyre has a large cut on inner sidewall , not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 13 Jun 2013 39,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nsr tyre has a large cut on inner sidewall , not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 15 Jun 2012 34,171 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 29,243 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 25,771 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 21,450 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 18,359 miles

both front brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 5 Jun 2007 15,288 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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AD04 HBU is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AD04 HBU, 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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AD04 HBU is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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