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AD04 HGU

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

107,198 mi
Last recorded107,198 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 107,198 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 107,198 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 100,898 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 95,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60R15 88V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60R15 88V (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 95,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60R15 88V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60R15 88V (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 87,478 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wipers blades split but still clearing screen

Pass 9 Oct 2014 79,232 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 79,038 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 71,819 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 71,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 65,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 1 Oct 2012 65,387 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Oct 2011 59,244 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 49,878 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 41,178 miles

handbrake travel needs attention

Pass 10 Oct 2008 35,686 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 26,844 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 26,844 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 26,348 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 26,348 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre almost flat, have pumped up

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 HGU is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AD04 HGU, 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 HGU is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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