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2004 FORD FOCUS
General Information
- Registration ML04LFU
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expired 03 Apr 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 116,785 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
14 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 116,756 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
18 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 113,659 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2024 21 Jun 20269 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 113,657 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
3 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 106,601 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2023 21 Jun 20266 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 98,438 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2022 21 Jun 202628 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 93,157 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 93,157 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 86,770 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
15 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 81,720 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
15 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 81,720 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
16 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,163 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2018 21 Jun 20268 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 71,434 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2017 21 Jun 20268 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 71,434 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
18 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 66,611 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 61,876 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
12 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,876 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
18 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 57,842 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
18 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 57,842 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 53,026 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013 21 Jun 202621 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,075 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012 21 Jun 20268 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,829 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2011 21 Jun 202618 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,989 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2010 21 Jun 202618 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 36,989 MI
21 Jun 202631 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,720 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2009 21 Jun 202628 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 24,713 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2008 21 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
ML04LFU was registered on 2004-03-31
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