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DE04 DUV

2004 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

269,058 mi
Last recorded269,058 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 DUV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 269,058 miles

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

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

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

fuel tank brackets corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2021 269,058 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

fuel tank brackets corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 262,010 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 261,960 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front and both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2019 254,616 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 254,616 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 245,920 miles

unable to penetrate corrosion to both inner and outer sills both rear suspension arms

Fail 18 Dec 2018 245,918 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear brake discs worped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

unable to penetrate corrosion to both inner and outer sills both rear suspension arms

Pass 19 Dec 2017 237,669 miles

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

near side rear hand brake reading low

Pass 16 Dec 2016 228,934 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 228,934 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 219,457 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 132,301 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 132,301 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 122,530 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 122,527 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 111,224 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 111,221 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2011 95,508 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 84,386 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 73,573 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 62,393 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 53,907 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 DUV is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 DUV, 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 DUV is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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