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AD04 JHZ

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,958 mi
Last recorded121,958 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 JHZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2019 121,958 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 120,059 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible Section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 120,059 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible Section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 119,197 miles

All tyres are on 2mm 195/60/15

Fail 4 Oct 2017 119,197 miles

All tyres are on 2mm 195/60/15

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 112,236 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 112,236 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 99,945 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer (4.2.A.1a)

play in inner rack

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 99,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

offside front tyre worn on edges,getting close to limit and has nail in

play in inner rack

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 90,650 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 90,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 82,209 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 77,075 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 69,789 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 61,338 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 61,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 59,458 miles

Oil leak

bonnet prop damaged

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2009 59,458 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

bonnet prop damaged

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2008 48,587 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 34,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 15 Jun 2007 34,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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 JHZ is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JHZ, 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 JHZ is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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