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DA54 SJX

2004 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

182,615 mi
Last recorded182,615 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 SJX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 182,615 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

canter and rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 9 Dec 2016 182,615 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak ()

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

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

canter and rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 22 Dec 2015 167,974 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 167,974 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 152,022 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2013 137,172 miles

Oil leak

all rear suspension bushs are cracking

rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2013 137,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

all rear suspension bushs are cracking

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2013 122,119 miles

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

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

front brake discs are worn

rear tyres are cracking

Fail 2 Jan 2013 122,119 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

front brake discs are worn

rear tyres are cracking

Pass 14 Dec 2011 106,939 miles

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

front disc's are worn

Fail 14 Dec 2011 106,939 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

front disc's are worn

Pass 31 Dec 2010 90,686 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 90,686 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front & rear brake discs are corroded & worn

Pass 30 Dec 2009 71,295 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 53,745 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 37,222 miles

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

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 SJX is a 2004 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SJX, 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 SJX is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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