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WF04 AXU

2004 Ford Focus LX

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

145,008 mi
Last recorded145,008 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 AXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus LX
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 145,008 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 136,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 136,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 126,796 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

wiper blades worn

Fail 12 Jan 2023 126,796 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

wiper blades worn

Pass 19 Jan 2022 113,506 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 113,506 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.61mm - 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear NOISEY BRAKE WHEN APPLIED - POSS METAL TO METAL - DRUM

Pass 14 Jan 2021 100,255 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 100,255 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 87,994 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section just acceptable (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 87,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section just acceptable (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 77,369 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 70,659 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 64,063 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 64,063 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 57,870 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 57,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 51,201 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 44,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 44,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 38,830 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 34,420 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 34,420 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 29,558 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 29,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 23,587 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 17,071 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 17,071 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 10,686 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus LX?

Based on 3,831 MOT tests across 1,550 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
4,718
Miles/Year
1,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 1
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WF04 AXU is a 2004 Ford Focus LX in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

The most common reason a Ford Focus LX fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WF04 AXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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WF04 AXU is a 2004 Ford Focus LX, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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