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DC04 UDZ

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,534 mi
Last recorded134,534 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 UDZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 134,534 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 134,527 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high damaged (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 126,989 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 118,415 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 106,188 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 93,118 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 79,331 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 79,331 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 May 2014 66,493 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 62,655 miles

front tyres worn low

Fail 29 May 2013 62,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres worn low

Pass 29 May 2012 57,203 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 57,203 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 1,615 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 46,327 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 41,543 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 32,210 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 23,177 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 UDZ 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 77.8%.

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 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 UDZ, 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 UDZ registered?

DC04 UDZ is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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