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DC54 BDE

2004 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

158,695 mi
Last recorded158,695 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 BDE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 158,695 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 146,575 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 146,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 139,399 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2012 128,090 miles

Part of exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 13 Jul 2012 128,090 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Part of exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Jul 2011 107,917 miles

Rear o/s tyre inner tred wearing unevenly

Fail 7 Jul 2011 107,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear o/s tyre inner tred wearing unevenly

Pass 14 Jul 2010 92,411 miles

both rear tyres starting to misshape

nearside front tyre starting to misshape

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall but not to cords

Fail 12 Jul 2010 92,411 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres starting to misshape

nearside front tyre starting to misshape

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall but not to cords

Pass 20 Aug 2009 85,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 73,098 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 73,081 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 60,942 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear tyres were low on air

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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DC54 BDE is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DC54 BDE, 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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DC54 BDE is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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