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AD04 HVC

2004 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,563 mi
Last recorded117,563 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 HVC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 117,563 miles

under side corroding

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 117,551 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple (1.1.11 (c))

under side corroding

Fail 26 Aug 2020 117,430 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

corrosion forming to rear inner sills, chassis, subframe etc

Fail 30 Apr 2018 116,541 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust heat shield is deteriorated

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2017 102,366 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 102,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part hose insecure (3.6.B.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 86,716 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 79,356 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 70,253 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 63,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 55,794 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine mil light on dash

Pass 21 Jun 2011 47,837 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 40,262 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 33,269 miles

exhaust cat mounting clamp loose

Pass 24 Jun 2008 25,952 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 18,776 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)

heat shield cracked on catalyst.

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 HVC is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HVC, 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 HVC is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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