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DA04 BZS

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

159,086 mi
Last recorded159,086 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 159,086 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 154,867 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 145,658 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 137,389 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 137,379 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 129,012 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 129,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 121,684 miles

eml light is on

Pass 29 Mar 2017 113,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2017 113,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2016 107,414 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 101,373 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 95,743 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 90,221 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 90,221 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 83,049 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 75,065 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 67,371 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 67,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 58,306 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 48,635 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 38,375 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 BZS is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BZS, 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 BZS is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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