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DA04 USP

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,463 mi
Last recorded76,463 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 76,463 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 76,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 74,163 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 74,159 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 69,556 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 69,533 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 64,102 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

rear wiper blade split

Fail 8 Jan 2018 64,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear wiper blade split

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 Nov 2016 58,296 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads slightly low

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

rear wiper blade split

Fail 25 Nov 2016 58,296 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads slightly low

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Sep 2015 49,755 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 49,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 37,885 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 35,488 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Jun 2012 34,746 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front and rear subframes starting to deteriorate

rear n/s tyre side wall starting to deteriorate/crack

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Jun 2011 33,456 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Jun 2010 31,891 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

front brake dics are starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

Pass 28 May 2009 29,616 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 28,712 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 26,151 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 25,950 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in rear tyre

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

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 USP is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 USP, 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 USP is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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