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DA04 LXC

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,890 mi
Last recorded121,890 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 LXC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2021 121,890 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 117,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 110,710 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to joiner (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 110,710 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to joiner (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi Manifold (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake linkage has restricted free movement wheel (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 101,675 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 101,675 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all to the wheels (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 94,210 miles

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

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 83,617 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes to the flexis slightly corroded at the end (3.6.B.2c)

both rear springs corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2016 83,617 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes to the flexis slightly corroded at the end (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear springs corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2015 76,495 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 67,013 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 56,640 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 56,640 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 52,754 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 48,106 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 44,017 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 33,596 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 28,931 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2008 28,931 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 19,757 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 LXC is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LXC, 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 LXC is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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