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DE04 DNN

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

181,202 mi
Last recorded181,202 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 DNN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 181,202 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1956015 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 17 Mar 2016 181,202 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1956015 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 19 Mar 2015 170,261 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 170,261 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 157,048 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 147,967 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 137,075 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 137,075 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 127,213 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 113,462 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 113,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 101,958 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 101,950 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 71,246 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 DNN is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 DE04 DNN, 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 DNN is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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