MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,879 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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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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