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DA04 UTM

2004 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

169,938 mi
Last recorded169,938 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 UTM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 169,938 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 161,937 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2016 153,052 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2016 153,052 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 138,334 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 123,808 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 104,728 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 104,728 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 96,338 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 96,338 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 89,555 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 89,555 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 83,671 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 83,659 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 75,407 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 62,276 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 62,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 46,656 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 120,762 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 120,762 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 UTM is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UTM, 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 UTM registered?

DA04 UTM is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 May 2004.

Is DA04 UTM safe to buy?

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