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DC04 RVK

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,229 mi
Last recorded102,229 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 RVK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 102,229 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 23 Aug 2017 102,229 miles

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2016 93,709 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 93,468 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 81,602 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 81,602 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 77,739 miles

1 exhaust mount broke

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

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

heat shield loose

rear number plate poor

Pass 17 Jun 2013 71,209 miles

rear reg plate deteriorated

Fail 13 Jun 2013 71,170 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2012 64,773 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 64,773 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2011 57,460 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 45,540 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 34,979 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 25,473 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 21,788 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 RVK is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DC04 RVK, 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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What year was DC04 RVK registered?

DC04 RVK is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 November 2004.

Is DC04 RVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC04 RVK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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