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DA04 LWG

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,170 mi
Last recorded136,170 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 136,170 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 117,523 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 117,523 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 110,256 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 23 Jun 2020 110,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 103,850 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 103,848 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 97,131 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 89,746 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 83,489 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 83,489 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi/manifold section (7.1.2)

engine breather collapsed

engine light on

Pass 23 Jun 2015 77,659 miles

engine management light on

Pass 18 Jun 2014 72,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 17 Jun 2014 72,335 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 67,351 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 67,351 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2012 63,689 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 58,715 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 51,383 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 51,383 miles

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 44,967 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 37,936 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 37,936 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 29,665 miles

Offside Front 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 LWG is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LWG, 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 LWG is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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