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DA04 VSX

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

49,066 mi
Last recorded49,066 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 VSX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 49,066 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 49,062 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 48,077 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 47,025 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 42,840 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 39,494 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 39,094 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 39,094 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 36,955 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 36,955 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 32,660 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 32,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 32,131 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 32,131 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 31,313 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 30,547 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 29,701 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2013 29,022 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 29,022 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2012 27,954 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2011 26,227 miles

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

advise slight oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2010 24,244 miles

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

advise both rear tyres perished on sidewall

Pass 16 Jul 2009 22,279 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 20,295 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 17,612 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 VSX is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VSX, 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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What year was DA04 VSX registered?

DA04 VSX is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is DA04 VSX safe to buy?

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