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DA54 CTY

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

151,914 mi
Last recorded151,914 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 CTY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 151,914 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rears pitted but serviceable (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside / suspension / rear wheel arches / front inner valances / fuel lines but not to excess

Fail 7 Nov 2024 151,914 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rears pitted but serviceable (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside / suspension / rear wheel arches / front inner valances / fuel lines but not to excess

Pass 27 Mar 2023 150,185 miles

superficial corrosion on underside / suspension but not to excess

Pass 21 Mar 2022 142,537 miles

Offside Rear handbrake only just met requirements

superficial corrosion on underside , suspension but not excess

Pass 31 Mar 2021 135,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

car only just met emission requirements

superficial corrosion on underside / subframes etc

Pass 5 Feb 2020 127,262 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 127,262 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 116,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 108,388 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 100,529 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

exhaust front pipe deteriorated

Fail 1 Feb 2017 100,524 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

exhaust front pipe deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2016 94,627 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 94,624 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 87,814 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

exheust flexi section outer broken

Fail 16 Jan 2015 87,814 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

exheust flexi section outer broken

Pass 1 Feb 2014 81,777 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

exhaust hanger broken at rear

Fail 1 Feb 2014 81,777 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

exhaust hanger broken at rear

Pass 17 Jan 2013 74,447 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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2013 74,447 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2012 67,077 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

front discs pitted

Pass 28 Jan 2011 58,813 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit on inside edge

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit on outside edge

Pass 2 Feb 2010 49,796 miles

exhaust cat heatshield loose

Pass 19 Jan 2009 40,713 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 32,838 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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DA54 CTY is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DA54 CTY, 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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DA54 CTY is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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