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DA04 XXR

2004 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

109,406 mi
Last recorded109,406 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 109,406 miles

Nearside Rear tyre poor condtion

Fail 25 Aug 2016 109,406 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre poor condtion

Pass 28 Aug 2015 101,031 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 101,027 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 96,049 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 96,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 90,809 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 90,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 84,812 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 84,812 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 78,366 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 78,366 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 70,128 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 70,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 59,132 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 43,134 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 41,907 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 XXR is a 2004 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XXR, 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 XXR registered?

DA04 XXR is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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The MOT history for DA04 XXR shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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