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DE04 DKV

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,879 mi
Last recorded148,879 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 DKV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2020 148,879 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits requires catylst (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively all four slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 120,987 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 120,987 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working with side lamp working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 106,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit now (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside & offside front wiper blades deteriorating

nearside & offside rear coil springs corroding

Fail 16 Jun 2018 106,715 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit now (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside & offside front wiper blades deteriorating

nearside & offside rear coil springs corroding

Pass 31 Mar 2017 91,315 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

boot struts do not support the weight of the boot lid

both front coil springs corroded

both rear anti roll bar drop link rubbers cracked/perished

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

offside mirror unit damaged and requires attention soon

offside rear lower suspension arm has slight play in bush

power steering fluid level on the minimum

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear brake pipes corroding

various areas of general underbody corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2017 91,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

boot struts do not support the weight of the boot lid

both front coil springs corroded

both rear anti roll bar drop link rubbers cracked/perished

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

offside mirror unit damaged and requires attention soon

offside rear lower suspension arm has slight play in bush

power steering fluid level on the minimum

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear brake pipes corroding

various areas of general underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2016 88,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60 15 ~3mm, wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60 15 ~2mm, bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust manifold heatshield rattling

Pass 2 Mar 2015 83,944 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 77,878 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

both front wiper blades slightly smearing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.195/65r15

oil sump corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2014 77,877 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

both front wiper blades slightly smearing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.195/65r15

oil sump corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2013 68,717 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 61,274 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 52,557 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 42,776 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 33,801 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 23,625 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 14,595 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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DE04 DKV is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DE04 DKV, 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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DE04 DKV is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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