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DA54 EKC

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

74,016 mi
Last recorded74,016 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 EKC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 74,016 miles

Both front wings corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both bottom arms (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 72,336 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower the underneath of vehicle has some surface rust inner sills , rear sub frame etc advise wax oil

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front wing rusty

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 69,397 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 65,615 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 65,452 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure BOTH BRACKETS BROKEN OFF (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened SPRING ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened SPRING ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 61,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 55,899 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 55,876 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 54,569 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

oil leak

suspension components very corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2017 54,569 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2016 50,131 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2016 50,129 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2015 46,671 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall has large cracks

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

Offside Rear tyre inner side wall has large cracks

oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2015 46,671 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall has large cracks

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

Offside Rear tyre inner side wall has large cracks

oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2014 41,986 miles

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 19 Dec 2013 39,199 miles

n/s/f tyre tread getting close to limit.

o/s/f tyre tread getting close to limit.

Fail 19 Dec 2013 39,199 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre tread getting close to limit.

o/s/f tyre tread getting close to limit.

Pass 22 Dec 2012 35,919 miles

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 19 Dec 2011 32,372 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 28,388 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 24,344 miles

n/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2008 19,677 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 19,677 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 15,736 miles

coolant leak on housing on engine above gearbox

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 EKC is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 EKC, 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 EKC is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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