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DE04 LYC

2004 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,986 mi
Last recorded97,986 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 LYC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 97,986 miles

front brake pads low and brake discs worn

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 4 Sep 2014 97,986 miles

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

front brake pads low and brake discs worn

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 23 Aug 2013 92,402 miles

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

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2013 92,402 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2012 83,949 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nail in offside rear tyre (not reapairable)

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2012 83,949 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nail in offside rear tyre (not reapairable)

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2011 75,374 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Aug 2011 75,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Aug 2010 67,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 67,136 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 57,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 47,800 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 37,777 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 29,726 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 LYC is a 2004 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LYC, 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 LYC registered?

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

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The MOT history for DE04 LYC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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