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AD04 HNU

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

130,757 mi
Last recorded130,757 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 HNU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 130,757 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 120,918 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 120,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 120,882 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded behind wheel arch liner (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind wheel arch liner (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded behind wheel arch liner (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind wheel arch liner (2.4.A.3)

EML illuminated

Minor exhaust blow from front

Rear coil springs corroding

Pass 2 Jul 2015 109,469 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 104,569 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 104,491 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 95,630 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)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 95,630 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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 11 Apr 2012 86,077 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2012 85,818 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside parking brake readings becoming low see print out

Pass 6 Apr 2011 78,181 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)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 78,164 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 65,780 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 65,780 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 43,266 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

o/s rear tyre slight out if shape

Pass 5 Jul 2007 30,519 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 HNU is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HNU, 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 HNU is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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