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DA04 EWG

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

102,182 mi
Last recorded102,182 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 102,182 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 102,182 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 99,156 miles

Offside Outer sill corroded at rear

Fail 18 Dec 2020 99,153 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Outer sill corroded at rear

Pass 17 Dec 2019 96,282 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 94,551 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2019 94,537 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 92,047 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 91,992 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 May 2017 88,142 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 88,079 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 83,176 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 78,147 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2015 78,147 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 72,565 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 62,020 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2012 49,892 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 38,682 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 38,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs exess wear

Pass 5 May 2010 31,040 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 26,497 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 21,974 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 16,881 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 EWG is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EWG, 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 EWG is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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