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DA04 LXS

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,909 mi
Last recorded106,909 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 106,909 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 106,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 95,591 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 87,281 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 87,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 May 2014 79,055 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 73,053 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 May 2012 66,278 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2012 66,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 61,884 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 May 2011 61,884 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front wipers smearing slightly

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 53,281 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 53,281 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 45,639 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 33,955 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 26,468 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall cracked

Fail 31 May 2007 26,468 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre side wall cracked

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 LXS is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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