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AD04 HHL

2004 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

194,240 mi
Last recorded194,240 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 HHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 194,240 miles

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose covered with tape (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 194,228 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose covered with tape (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 180,926 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 180,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 171,891 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 171,891 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 161,757 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 161,749 miles

Emissions not tested water leake (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 147,098 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 147,098 miles

Exhaust system insecure front brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 131,366 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 126,040 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 116,967 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 101,719 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

middle and rear exhaust support corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2013 101,719 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

middle and rear exhaust support corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2012 88,772 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 71,278 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 71,273 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

strong adv car developed bad water leak from thermostst housing during the lock to lock checks

Pass 21 Jul 2010 51,274 miles

offside front wiperblade starting to split

Pass 3 Aug 2009 47,179 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 43,937 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 40,754 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 HHL is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HHL, 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 HHL is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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