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DA54 HFP

2004 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

178,518 mi
Last recorded178,518 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 HFP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 178,518 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

exhaust heatshield lose

Fail 3 Apr 2019 178,518 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

exhaust heatshield lose

Pass 3 May 2018 163,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 3 May 2018 163,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 May 2017 153,665 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 151,084 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 128,940 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s rear wheel bearing noisy

windscreen cracked along bottom edge

Fail 25 Apr 2015 128,940 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s rear wheel bearing noisy

windscreen cracked along bottom edge

Pass 10 Apr 2014 97,536 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

front screen cracked along bottom

inboard front brake pads worn low

oil seapage from engine appears to be at oil filter

very faint noise detected at nearside rear wheel - when spun manualy

Fail 9 Apr 2014 97,536 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

front screen cracked along bottom

inboard front brake pads worn low

oil seapage from engine appears to be at oil filter

very faint noise detected at nearside rear wheel - when spun manualy

Pass 30 Jan 2013 83,026 miles

N/s rear tyre loosing shape-advise early attention

windscreen damaged on bottom edge

Pass 28 Jan 2012 70,235 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 63,794 miles

o/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 17 Dec 2009 57,444 miles

o/s rear tyre side wall perishing

Fail 17 Dec 2009 57,444 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s rear tyre side wall perishing

Pass 18 Dec 2008 50,938 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 50,938 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 43,223 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 42,592 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 42,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 HFP is a 2004 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HFP, 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 HFP is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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