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DA04 BYY

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

107,193 mi
Last recorded107,193 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 BYY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 107,193 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 107,193 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 106,559 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 106,557 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 104,381 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 104,381 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 102,750 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 102,748 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 101,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 101,277 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 99,849 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 99,849 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 99,849 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 98,374 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 95,942 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 93,612 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 91,248 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 88,869 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 86,029 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 82,710 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 79,392 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 76,626 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 69,773 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 61,268 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 52,252 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 44,677 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 36,767 miles

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 BYY is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 BYY, 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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DA04 BYY is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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