CarVerify

Free Car Check

DE04 DVT

2004 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,316 mi
Last recorded128,316 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 128,316 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 128,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 120,124 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 119,937 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 111,081 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 111,081 miles

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 101,418 miles

both front inner cv boots greasey

off side front wheel bearing slight ruff

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 23 Nov 2011 85,394 miles

front tyres approaching limit

slight play near side front anti roll bar link

vehicle smoking slightly

Fail 17 Nov 2011 85,384 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front tyres approaching limit

slight play near side front anti roll bar link

vehicle smoking slightly

Pass 30 Nov 2010 79,413 miles

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

wipers smearing

Pass 25 Nov 2009 73,590 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 73,590 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 64,875 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 54,262 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE IS VERY WORN ON THE INNER EDGE

Fail 22 May 2007 46,667 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2007 46,667 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DE04 DVT is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DE04 DVT?

You can check the full history of DE04 DVT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DE04 DVT registered?

DE04 DVT is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 June 2004.

Is DE04 DVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE04 DVT shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE04 DVT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DE04 DVT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.