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DA54 HKG

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,589 mi
Last recorded155,589 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 HKG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 155,589 miles

corrosion developing around inner rear sills, offside and nearside

front tyres close to legal limit

rear coil spring surface corrosion

rear subframe has surface corrosion

Fail 10 Dec 2019 155,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion developing around inner rear sills, offside and nearside

front tyres close to legal limit

rear coil spring surface corrosion

rear subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2018 151,570 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 151,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 148,759 miles

n/s and o/s front to rear brake pipe ferrules corroded at o/s/f lower bulkhead

rear brake discs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2016 146,240 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 144,538 miles

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

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2014 136,947 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 128,337 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 121,796 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 108,272 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 108,247 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 90,856 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 74,252 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 57,979 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 57,977 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 57,976 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 41,635 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 HKG is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HKG, 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 HKG is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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