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DA04 BYP

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,413 mi
Last recorded96,413 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 BYP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 96,413 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 90,088 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 83,755 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 80,230 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 76,624 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

coolant close to minimum

Pass 25 Sep 2013 69,685 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 64,396 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 64,396 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 48,557 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 32,827 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 22,589 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 17,103 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 14,761 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 14,761 miles

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

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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DA04 BYP is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DA04 BYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA04 BYP registered?

DA04 BYP is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 April 2004.

Is DA04 BYP safe to buy?

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