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DA04 LXB

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

101,418 mi
Last recorded101,418 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 101,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 101,418 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn & dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 98,342 miles

Nearside Rear slight hub bearing ware.

fuel tank straps corroded.

rear brake back plates corroded o/s and n/s

rear brake back plates corroded o/s and n/s

Fail 29 Jan 2018 98,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch areas. (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch areas. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear slight hub bearing ware.

fuel tank straps corroded.

rear brake back plates corroded o/s and n/s

rear brake back plates corroded o/s and n/s

Pass 20 Jan 2017 96,096 miles

front brake pads approx 75% worn

Fail 17 Jan 2017 96,090 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

front brake pads approx 75% worn

Pass 26 Jan 2016 91,198 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 86,329 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front exhaust flexi joint in poor condition

Fail 26 Jan 2015 86,115 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front exhaust flexi joint in poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2014 82,953 miles

front discs and pads showing wear.

front exhaust flexi joint in poor condition.

Pass 29 Jan 2013 78,902 miles

front exhaust flexi joint in poor condition.

slight brake bind n/s/f/.

Pass 15 Feb 2012 71,983 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 71,981 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 62,158 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 62,158 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 51,237 miles

n/s rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 5 Feb 2010 51,228 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 6 Feb 2009 40,566 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 80,593 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 6 Feb 2009 40,566 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre heavilly perished

play in both rear wheel bearings more so nearside

Pass 22 Jan 2008 30,607 miles

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

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

handbbrake travell

Pass 22 Jan 2007 19,448 miles

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 LXB is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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