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DE04 NSV

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,107 mi
Last recorded157,107 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 157,107 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer. NS&OS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 157,100 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also large split on inner side wall. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer. NS&OS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 139,154 miles

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

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower . NS&OS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 139,148 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower . NS&OS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 121,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS&OS (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS&OS . Replacement recommended. (3.5.1i)

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS&OS outer. (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 121,955 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS&OS (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS&OS . Replacement recommended. (3.5.1i)

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS&OS outer. (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 112,936 miles

Engine oil leak.

NS&OS front brake disc inner surface pitted by corrosion.

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 112,934 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Engine oil leak.

NS&OS front brake disc inner surface pitted by corrosion.

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 12 Jan 2016 107,288 miles

both front brake discs rusty

oil leaks

unable to see rear coil springs fully

Pass 7 Jan 2015 97,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 83,923 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight damage nearside rear wheel rim

Fail 22 Jan 2014 83,923 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight damage nearside rear wheel rim

Pass 22 Nov 2012 76,633 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 68,458 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 68,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 56,667 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 56,667 miles

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 52,607 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 49,098 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 42,649 miles

1, left hand cat mounting damaged and unattached. †2, front brake pads wearing low. †3, front discs worn and lipped. †4, rear tyres wearing low.

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 NSV is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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