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DA54 HDG

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,960 mi
Last recorded95,960 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 HDG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 95,960 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 95,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 78,936 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 78,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sill corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2021 65,996 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 62,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and system is corroding (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 62,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and system is corroding (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 59,760 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 59,757 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both nearside and offside front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 57,410 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 55,384 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 55,384 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 53,293 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 51,348 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 51,348 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 48,991 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 45,494 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 38,477 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 33,172 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 26,957 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 21,900 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 16,658 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 HDG is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HDG, 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 HDG is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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