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DA04 CBF

2004 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,032 mi
Last recorded112,032 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 CBF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 112,032 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 110,079 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play O/S& N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underbody well undersealed

Pass 17 Jan 2023 105,719 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 105,445 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 103,632 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 103,632 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation Brake caliper retaining spring missing (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 102,103 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Under body corrosion setting in

Fail 5 Apr 2019 102,088 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear tow eye bracket corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2018 100,295 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion both innersills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 100,295 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion both innersills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 90,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Front anti roll ball links worn

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

engine light on the dash

Fail 17 Feb 2017 90,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Front anti roll ball links worn

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

engine light on the dash

Pass 15 Feb 2016 81,299 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 74,508 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 70,634 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 65,502 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2012 60,936 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 60,936 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 56,285 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 56,269 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 49,392 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 42,247 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 34,277 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 25,761 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 CBF is a 2004 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CBF, 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 CBF is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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