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DA04 XZU

2004 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,044 mi
Last recorded119,044 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 XZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 119,044 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 119,044 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 108,720 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 108,720 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018
Pass 9 Oct 2017 104,499 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 104,489 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

advise all 4 suspension springs excssvly corroded

advise exhaust has slight leak at flexi pipe

advise nsr tyre low in tread

Fail 6 Sep 2017 104,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 98,960 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 98,959 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 94,149 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 89,574 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 85,666 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 73,161 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 73,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 61,596 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 50,552 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 50,524 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 40,782 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 40,782 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 30,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 19,543 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 XZU is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XZU, 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 XZU is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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