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DA04 XYS

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,795 mi
Last recorded154,795 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 154,795 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

exhaust mount broken

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

oil filter corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2015 154,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

exhaust mount broken

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

oil filter corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2014 147,461 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2014 147,461 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 138,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn inner edges

coil springs corroding

front discs worn

Fail 19 Jun 2013 138,425 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn inner edges

coil springs corroding

front discs worn

Pass 29 May 2012 125,188 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 May 2011 114,470 miles

both front tyres wearing low

nearside front tyre bald on inner shoulder

offside rear tyre wearing low/perished

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

small split in nearside front wiper blade

Fail 20 May 2011 114,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both front tyres wearing low

nearside front tyre bald on inner shoulder

offside rear tyre wearing low/perished

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

small split in nearside front wiper blade

Fail 18 May 2010 101,062 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 101,062 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 86,979 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 67,721 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 67,721 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 48,442 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 XYS is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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