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DA04 LVZ

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Lpg 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

96,148 mi
Last recorded96,148 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 LVZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2023 96,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened offside rear radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 95,526 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion throughout underside

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle running on LPG

Pass 23 Apr 2021 95,032 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 94,497 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread low

Pass 25 Apr 2019 91,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 91,966 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 89,120 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 89,118 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 86,176 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 86,173 miles

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

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

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

Both rear outer sills corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 89,255 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 May 2016 84,252 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2015 82,184 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 78,379 miles

N/S front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 56,347 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 56,344 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 35,726 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 23,577 miles

all four coil spring corroded

offside mirror glass slighlty insecure

Fail 4 May 2011 23,577 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all four coil spring corroded

offside mirror glass slighlty insecure

Pass 5 May 2010 11,218 miles

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front fog lamp cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2009 73,258 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 Jun 2009 73,258 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Jun 2008 58,846 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 41,429 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 41,429 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 LVZ is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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