MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,388 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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
All vehicle levels/pressures low.
Reverse light not working.
Wheel hub caps fitted.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
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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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