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DA04 LWP

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

83,861 mi
Last recorded83,861 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 83,861 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 83,859 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 77,145 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 74,242 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre perished and split

parking brake has slight travel

Fail 1 Dec 2017 74,239 miles

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre perished and split

parking brake has slight travel

Pass 10 Dec 2016 70,237 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 70,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and outer (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 66,828 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 66,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 59,941 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 59,941 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 52,927 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 52,927 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 47,490 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 7 Dec 2011 42,725 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 38,912 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 38,912 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 35,097 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 35,096 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 30,032 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 30,032 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 25,379 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 25,375 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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 LWP is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 LWP, 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 LWP is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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