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DA04 VSN

2004 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

151,930 mi
Last recorded151,930 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 VSN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 151,930 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf + osf (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view far left (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 151,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF + OSF + OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view far left (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 132,166 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 132,098 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 124,910 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 124,910 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 122,021 miles

All brake discs corroded.

Pass 8 Jun 2018 118,640 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 115,240 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 110,079 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 103,357 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear coil springs rusted

Pass 16 Jun 2014 93,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Jun 2013 84,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear coil springs rusted

Pass 18 Jun 2012 76,678 miles

front brake discs rusted

Pass 28 Jun 2011 69,359 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 60,577 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 50,622 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 40,731 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 30,702 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 VSN is a 2004 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 VSN, 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 VSN is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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