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DA54 HGC

2004 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,466 mi
Last recorded176,466 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 176,466 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill to floor joint (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill to floor joint (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch/seat belt mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch/seat belt mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 173,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

both sides front tyres worn on inside edge

both sides rear brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2018 173,496 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

both sides front tyres worn on inside edge

both sides rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2016 169,415 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside and offside front tyres low tread and worn very low on inner edges of tread

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

offside rear brake binding slightly

park brake efficiency just met 16%

Pass 7 Jan 2016 167,494 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside and offside front tyres low inner tread

offside front brake binding slighlty

offside front tyre damaged on outer side wall

repair evident offside door mirror

Pass 8 Jan 2015 164,335 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges of tread

offside wiper blade worn

repair evident offside door mirror

slight wear/corrosion evident nearside and offside front and rear brake discs

Pass 3 Dec 2013 162,058 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

repair evident offside door mirror

slight wear/corrosion evident nearside and offside front and rear brake discs

Pass 5 Nov 2012 159,717 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 157,049 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

slight damage to offside door mirror glass

Fail 17 Nov 2010 154,034 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 154,034 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 142,920 miles

nearside mud flap insecured

Pass 24 Nov 2008 127,363 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 111,777 miles

n/s/r tyre has flatspot

Fail 26 Nov 2007 111,776 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

n/s/r tyre has flatspot

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 HGC is a 2004 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HGC, 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 HGC is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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