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DE04 DPZ

2004 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,289 mi
Last recorded68,289 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 DPZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2021 68,289 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill(multiple holes) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

coolant level not visible

Pass 9 Sep 2020 61,654 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 61,654 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs also corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 50,686 miles

ALL Coilsprings showing corrosion to them, beneath their protective coatings

Both outer body sills showing corrosion, but not excessive

Engine oil leak soaking rubber components of suspension, badly, just legal this year for MOT

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 50,680 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

ALL Coilsprings showing corrosion to them, beneath their protective coatings

Both outer body sills showing corrosion, but not excessive

Brake fluid on min level

Engine oil leak soaking rubber components of suspension, badly, just legal this year for MOT

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just legal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 40,486 miles

Front oil leak

Nearside Rear Outer sill slight corosion

Rear Inner sills coroded

Fail 23 Mar 2018 40,379 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Front oil leak

Nearside Rear Outer sill slight corosion

Rear Inner sills coroded

Pass 6 Mar 2017 30,727 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 22,049 miles

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 22,049 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 14,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 7,691 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 3,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 3,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 358 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 358 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake discs lipped pads 5mm

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 83,540 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 78,024 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 70,952 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 61,577 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 42,032 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 DPZ is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DPZ, 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 DPZ is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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