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DE04 NOU

2004 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

53,971 mi
Last recorded53,971 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 NOU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 53,971 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 49,903 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 44,082 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 37,335 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 31,142 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 24,855 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 20,672 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 19,070 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 17,635 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 17,635 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 16,252 miles

front tyers starting to split

Pass 7 May 2009 14,516 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 12,273 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 12,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 10,530 miles

n/s mirror hanging off

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 NOU is a 2004 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NOU, 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 NOU is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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