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DA04 JYL

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

186,831 mi
Last recorded186,831 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 186,831 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre low on outer edge

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wiper rubber slightly deteriorated

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

heavily corrosion under the vehicle

slightly brake binding on n/s/f wheel

Fail 21 Jan 2019 186,825 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wiper rubber slightly deteriorated

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

heavily corrosion under the vehicle

slightly brake binding on n/s/f wheel

Pass 12 Jan 2018 178,262 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front tyre low on inner and outer edge

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

heavily corrosion under the vehicle

vehicle tested under the wet condition

Fail 12 Jan 2018 178,251 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front tyre low on inner and outer edge

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

heavily corrosion under the vehicle

vehicle tested under the wet condition

Pass 17 Jan 2017 169,515 miles

heavily corrosion under the vehicle

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

vehicle tested under the wet condition

Fail 17 Jan 2017 169,509 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

heavily corrosion under the vehicle

vehicle tested under the wet condition

Pass 21 Jan 2016 160,012 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front to rear outer sill covered by under seal

Offside front to rear outer and inner sill fully covered by under seal

general corrosion under the vehicle

oil leak

rear chassis corroded

under the vehicle some places covered by under seal and front metal brake pipe covered by under seal

Pass 12 Jan 2015 150,237 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both sides rear inner sill corroded

near side rear hand brake efficiency not very good

rear chassis corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2015 150,237 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both sides rear inner sill corroded

near side rear hand brake efficiency not very good

rear chassis corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2014 140,299 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all front suspension componants have varying degrees of corrosion

all rear suspension componants have corrosion to varying degrees

Fail 10 Jan 2014 140,299 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all front suspension componants have varying degrees of corrosion

all rear suspension componants have corrosion to varying degrees

Pass 9 Jan 2013 131,021 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 120,948 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 120,948 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 111,580 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 111,580 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 105,333 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 95,090 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 88,037 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 67,221 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 JYL is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 JYL, 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 JYL is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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