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DA04 UXU

2004 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

194,591 mi
Last recorded194,591 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 194,591 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 194,581 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2017 174,704 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 151,343 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 151,333 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 135,881 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine coolant below minimum level.

Fail 8 Jul 2015 135,880 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine coolant below minimum level.

Pass 27 Jun 2014 119,903 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Dec 2013 110,446 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 3 Dec 2013 110,446 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Oil leak

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 19 Oct 2012 87,945 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 87,945 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 80,489 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 71,748 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 71,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 60,948 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 60,781 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2008 50,209 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 39,927 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 UXU is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UXU, 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 UXU is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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