MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,661 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
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
slight play in n/s/f drop link
stone chip in screen
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
handbrake high
rear lower stalizer bar bushs look worn
slight play in n/s/f drop link
stone chip in screen
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
both rear tyre walls starting to crack
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
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)
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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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