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DE04 DVU

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,661 mi
Last recorded126,661 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2022 126,661 miles

Emissions not tested aborted . emmisions clearly outside of limits . lamda reading high exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 121,594 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 118,556 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wings around shock absorber mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 118,554 miles

Emissions not tested test aborted . exhaust leaking . lambda reading clearly above limit (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex joint broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front too middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture rear of full length (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture rear of full length along side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wings around shock absorber mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 113,446 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 113,345 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 108,909 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 108,909 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 104,028 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 100,082 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 94,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in o/s/f inner steering knuckle

small chip in windscreen

Pass 22 Jan 2014 85,761 miles

slight play in n/s/f drop link

stone chip in screen

Fail 21 Jan 2014 85,761 miles

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

handbrake high

rear lower stablizer bar bushs worn

slight play in n/s/f drop link

stone chip in screen

Pass 21 Jan 2014 85,761 miles

handbrake high

rear lower stalizer bar bushs look worn

slight play in n/s/f drop link

stone chip in screen

Pass 25 Jan 2013 79,356 miles

both rear tyre walls cracking

front discs are pitted on inner edges

handbrake is high

n/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges and low on tread

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges and low on tread

Pass 1 Feb 2012 72,014 miles

both rear tyre walls starting to crack

Pass 22 Jan 2011 65,612 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 59,706 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 59,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight twist in nearside raer tyre tread

Fail 17 Dec 2008 50,574 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 50,574 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 39,576 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 DVU is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DVU, 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 DVU is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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