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DA04 UVL

2004 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

147,680 mi
Last recorded147,680 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 UVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 147,680 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 147,568 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s outer sill (center) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s outer sill rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 141,506 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 139,954 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 139,952 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and offside dip (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 137,271 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2019 137,271 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 133,823 miles

Exhaust front brackets corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2018 133,823 miles

Exhaust front brackets corroded

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 129,409 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 129,404 miles

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

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 121,953 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 121,952 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 108,909 miles

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit

rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2014 103,393 miles

exhaust corroded

front pads low

o/s wiper streaking slightly

o/s/f tyre getting low

rear springs corroded

underebody corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2014 103,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroded

front pads low

o/s wiper streaking slightly

o/s/f tyre getting low

rear springs corroded

underebody corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2013 97,104 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

both rear tyres wearing on edges

front pads close to limit

slight play in both front droplinks

Fail 9 Feb 2013 97,104 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

front pads close to limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

slight play in both front droplinks

Pass 23 Feb 2012 91,376 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 78,268 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 68,730 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 66,872 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 62,217 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 54,332 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 50,953 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2007 50,953 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 UVL is a 2004 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 UVL, 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 UVL is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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