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DA04 EVP

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,894 mi
Last recorded71,894 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 EVP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 71,894 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 71,894 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 64,077 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 64,077 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 56,615 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 50,670 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 50,670 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 43,266 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 38,266 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 32,527 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 2 Jun 2009 32,527 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 29 May 2008 27,003 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 29 May 2007 20,167 miles

offside front tyre near limit

offside rear tyre has nail in tread

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 EVP is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EVP, 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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What year was DA04 EVP registered?

DA04 EVP is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2004.

Is DA04 EVP safe to buy?

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