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DA04 XXE

2004 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

128,994 mi
Last recorded128,994 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 XXE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 128,994 miles

Exhaust system front bracket detached

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

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

Nearside Front ABS sensor wire incorrectly routed

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Fail 16 May 2017 128,988 miles

Braking system leaking joint on front to back brake pipe at front (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system front bracket detached

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

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

Nearside Front ABS sensor wire incorrectly routed

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 116,838 miles

exhaust front pipe mount snapped off exhaust but adequately supported

Fail 1 Jun 2016 116,838 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust front pipe mount snapped off exhaust but adequately supported

Pass 19 May 2015 109,566 miles

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

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 9 May 2014 99,941 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 3 May 2014 99,826 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 11 May 2013 89,841 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2013 89,841 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2012 79,319 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 79,319 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 68,574 miles

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

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

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

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 14 May 2011 68,574 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2010 57,477 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2010 57,477 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2009 46,096 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 46,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 May 2008 34,956 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 23,230 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 XXE is a 2004 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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