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DA04 XZJ

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,491 mi
Last recorded164,491 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 XZJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 164,491 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 162,857 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 159,458 miles

Central Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Central Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 159,458 miles

Central Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Central Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 142,638 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 125,538 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 108,657 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 108,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

rear heat shield loose.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 91,678 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2012 81,530 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 71,673 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 71,669 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 59,425 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 22 Oct 2010 59,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Oct 2009 45,612 miles

both rear tyres worn & perishing

Fail 23 Oct 2009 45,612 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn & perishing

Pass 23 Oct 2008 34,042 miles

front diascs worn

front tyres worn and perishing

Pass 25 Oct 2007 21,450 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 20,465 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 XZJ is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XZJ, 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 XZJ is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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