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DA04 UVZ

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,522 mi
Last recorded169,522 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 UVZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 169,522 miles

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

corrosion various parts of underbody and components

oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2017 169,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

corrosion various parts of underbody and components

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2016 158,795 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 158,795 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 148,732 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 138,466 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 138,466 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 126,665 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 117,542 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 108,349 miles

Nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint slightly worn

Pass 8 Oct 2010 97,343 miles

Both Front Drop Links Boots Split

N/S Door Mirror Cover loose

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 bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 83,730 miles

front inner brake pad low.front brake discs poor.n.s.r tyre on legal limit.split in sidewall of n.s.f tyre.o.s.f tyre low tread.1856514

Pass 10 Oct 2008 61,664 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 57,534 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 48,087 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 UVZ is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UVZ, 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 UVZ is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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