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DC04 UPY

2004 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,447 mi
Last recorded128,447 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 UPY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 128,447 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 122,657 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 122,642 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 115,662 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 111,589 miles

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

oil filter leaking

Pass 9 Apr 2013 107,501 miles

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 105,330 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 101,442 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 97,831 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 97,828 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 92,763 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 88,262 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 88,262 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 69,388 miles

Nearside Front 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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DC04 UPY is a 2004 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 UPY, 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 UPY registered?

DC04 UPY is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2004.

Is DC04 UPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC04 UPY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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