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DE04 JJV

2004 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,406 mi
Last recorded140,406 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 JJV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 140,406 miles

Bonnet lock damaged

Seepage on steering rack

Pass 24 Feb 2018 135,578 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jun 2017 131,324 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

play o/s inner rackarm

Pass 28 Jun 2016 125,504 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 28 Jun 2016 125,504 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Jun 2015 115,404 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 105,170 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 95,793 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 85,620 miles

advise exhaust front pipe flex

Fail 16 Jul 2012 85,606 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

advise exhaust front pipe flex

Pass 21 Jul 2011 75,492 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 65,088 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 39,760 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 25,426 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 25,426 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 15,878 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 15,878 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 JJV is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 JJV, 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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What year was DE04 JJV registered?

DE04 JJV is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is DE04 JJV safe to buy?

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