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DA04 LXE

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

128,980 mi
Last recorded128,980 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 128,980 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 125,527 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general corrosion underneath rear front inner sill corroded both sides

Pass 8 Jun 2023 120,887 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Sill corroded both sides

General corrosion underneath rear

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 116,450 miles

Rear General corrosion

Pass 25 May 2021 112,334 miles

under body slightly corrosion

Fail 25 May 2021 112,334 miles

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

under body slightly corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2020 108,615 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 104,250 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 99,028 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 99,028 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 96,016 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 92,837 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 92,837 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2015 87,586 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2014 82,709 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 76,243 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 76,243 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 68,347 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

advise offside rear tyre pressure low.

Fail 21 May 2012 68,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

advise offside rear tyre pressure low.

Pass 18 May 2011 59,064 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 59,064 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2010 49,329 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres showing cracking on outer side walls.

chip on windsreen out side swept area.

Pass 18 May 2010 49,329 miles

both rear tyres showing cracking on outer side walls.

chip on windsreen out side swept area.

Pass 20 May 2009 41,438 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2009 41,438 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 32,768 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 32,768 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 24,377 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 LXE is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 LXE, 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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What year was DA04 LXE registered?

DA04 LXE is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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