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DA04 XZW

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

125,388 mi
Last recorded125,388 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 125,388 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 125,388 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 120,596 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and general wear @2mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

coolant leak at header tank/expansion bottle

engine idle speed high - suspect possible engine breather hose under inlet manifold deteriorating

engine over heating - suspect fan not cutting in

exhaust corroding front/centre

general rear under body mechanical component heavy surface corrosion - suspension arms, subframe etc

suspect front brake pads wearing thin

water ingress into boot area

wheel trims fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2019 114,669 miles

All vehicle levels/pressures low.

Reverse light not working.

Wheel hub caps fitted.

Fail 26 Feb 2019 114,586 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All vehicle levels/pressures low.

Reverse light not working.

Wheel hub caps fitted.

Pass 5 Mar 2018 108,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/MacPherson strut top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/ shock absorber top mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine breather hose behind inlet manifold deteriorating

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

offside front tyre inner edge worn and general wear @2/2.5mm ( limit 1.6mm )

offside rear tyre cracking and wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm )

reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 24 Feb 2017 102,690 miles

child seat fitted at o/s rear.

handbrake travel.

reverse light not working.

slight outer edge wear and low tread front tyres, o/s rear cracking within tread area.

slight play/wear at steering rack ends.

wheel hub caps fitted.

Fail 24 Feb 2017 102,690 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

child seat fitted at o/s rear.

handbrake travel.

reverse light not working.

slight outer edge wear and low tread front tyres, o/s rear cracking within tread area.

slight play/wear at steering rack ends.

wheel hub caps fitted.

Pass 5 Mar 2016 96,880 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint offside and nearside front (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine breather hose behind inlet manifold deteriorated

engine oil at minimum level

handbrake travel high

irregular feel/wear at nearside rear tyre at 1.6mm limit (recom replacement)

offside front wing heavy surface corrosion

offside rear tyre slight tread cracking and wear @3.5mm ( limit 1.6mm )

rear under body mechanical component heavy surface corrosion

spare tyre under inflated ( adjusted )

wheel trims fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2016 96,880 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint offside and nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine breather hose behind inlet manifold deteriorated

engine oil at minimum level

handbrake travel high

irregular feel/wear at nearside rear tyre at 1.6mm limit (recom replacement)

offside front wing heavy surface corrosion

offside rear tyre slight tread cracking and wear @3.5mm ( limit 1.6mm )

rear under body mechanical component heavy surface corrosion

spare tyre under inflated ( adjusted )

wheel trims fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2015 90,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine breather hose behind inlet manifold deteriorated

handbrake travel high

heavy underbody surface corrosion at rear sub frame, suspension components

slight irregular wear/feel at nearside rear tyre and general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm )

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Mar 2015 90,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine breather hose behind inlet manifold deteriorated

handbrake travel high

heavy underbody surface corrosion at rear sub frame, suspension components

slight irregular wear/feel at nearside rear tyre and general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm )

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Mar 2014 82,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake fluid and coolant levels mid max/min

front brake discs and pads wearing ( recom replacement )

handbrake travel

underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 Mar 2014 82,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake fluid and coolant levels mid max/min

front brake discs and pads wearing ( recom replacement )

handbrake travel

recom wheel allignment check

underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Mar 2013 74,559 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine oil level at minimum

front brake discs and pads wearing

handbrake travel

nearside front tyre sidewall/tread cracking and has slight irregular wear/feel in tread

offside front tyre edges worn and general wear close to limit

slight movement/wear at front anti roll bar inner D mounts

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Mar 2012 68,009 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake travel high

headlamp aims on lower limits

slight sidewall damage/"nick" o/s front tyre

slight wear at front brake discs

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Mar 2011 62,556 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 49,137 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 49,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both rear tyres are wearing unevenly but not excessively at this time

Handbrake lever is approaching limit of available travel

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 36,029 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 35,880 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 23,440 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 9,782 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 XZW is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XZW, 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 XZW is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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