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DA54 HNK

2004 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,138 mi
Last recorded114,138 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 HNK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2015 114,138 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2014 101,477 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 101,477 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 93,334 miles

Exhaust front section blowing

O/s/f & N/s/r tyres very close to legal limit

O/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Pass 5 Jan 2012 80,338 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped

N/S/R tyre low on tread and perishing slightly on sidewalls

O/S/R wheel bearing has slight rumble

Fail 5 Jan 2012 80,338 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front brake discs worn/lipped

N/S/R tyre low on tread and perishing slightly on sidewalls

O/S/R wheel bearing has slight rumble

Pass 1 Dec 2010 73,155 miles

Front brake pads getting low

N/s/f brake disc scorred on inner disc face

Pass 21 Nov 2009 59,595 miles

The handbrake is a little high, efforts fine. The offside mirror is damaged.

Pass 15 Nov 2008 47,840 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 34,714 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 34,110 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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 HNK is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HNK, 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 HNK is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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