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DA04 JUF

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

123,168 mi
Last recorded123,168 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 JUF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2022 123,168 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2021 118,751 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 118,737 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury lower wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2019 110,370 miles

underside very corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2019 110,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underside very corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2018 105,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 99,923 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 99,877 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 96,412 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 96,412 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 94,445 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 94,442 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 92,102 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre starting to deteriorate

Fail 2 Jul 2014 92,102 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Jul 2013 91,020 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 13 Jul 2013 91,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2012 88,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2011 85,355 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 85,351 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brak discs corroded on inner

Pass 14 Jul 2010 82,116 miles

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

front discs slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Jul 2010 82,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

front discs slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2009 79,828 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 79,828 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 75,462 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 68,610 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 68,610 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 JUF is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 JUF, 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 JUF is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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