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DA04 UXD

2004 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,881 mi
Last recorded152,881 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 UXD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 May 2018 152,881 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner wings (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wings by shocker mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all rear suspension rusty, springs, arms joints etc

both rear under lower/floors rusty

both subframes rusty

Pass 5 Oct 2016 145,146 miles

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

Coolant low

Exhaust heatsheild loose

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

O/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded Rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 145,143 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Coolant low

Exhaust heatsheild loose

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

O/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded Rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 135,986 miles

windsrceen cracked outside sweeped area.

Fail 28 Aug 2015 70,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

windsrceen cracked outside sweeped area.

Pass 4 Sep 2014 128,560 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2014 128,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 120,934 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 114,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2011 106,432 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 106,407 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 97,150 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 86,867 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 76,833 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 64,019 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 UXD is a 2004 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 UXD, 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 UXD is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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