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DC04 GKL

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,634 mi
Last recorded104,634 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 GKL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 104,634 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight damp / cv grease (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 104,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight damp / cv grease (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 97,010 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 97,010 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 93,454 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 89,767 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2012 82,842 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 72,939 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 72,939 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 61,725 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 52,911 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 42,569 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 35,245 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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DC04 GKL is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DC04 GKL, 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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DC04 GKL is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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The MOT history for DC04 GKL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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