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DA04 JXU

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,937 mi
Last recorded138,937 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 JXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 138,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 135,520 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 132,729 miles

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable rack end (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 132,728 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable rack end (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 129,633 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 129,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 126,110 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 125,253 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 122,531 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 119,097 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all front anti-roll bar bush covers are split but not allowing water ingress

Pass 9 Jul 2011 112,015 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 105,780 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 97,102 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 96,999 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 92,384 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 90,062 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front wiper blades smearing slightly

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 JXU is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 JXU, 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 JXU is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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