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DE04 NTD

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

119,952 mi
Last recorded119,952 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 119,952 miles

knock from engine

some corrosion under vehicle

Fail 27 Jul 2017 119,951 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

knock from engine

some corrosion under vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2016 115,597 miles

bottom swivel dust covers deteriorating

knock from nearside rear

signs of fluid leaking from power steering reservoir area

Fail 25 Jul 2016 115,595 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

bottom swivel dust covers deteriorating

knock from nearside rear

signs of fluid leaking from power steering reservoir area

Pass 3 Aug 2015 110,834 miles

surface scar in n/s front tyre outer wall

Fail 3 Aug 2015 110,833 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking reservoir (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

surface scar in n/s front tyre outer wall

Pass 28 Jul 2014 106,083 miles

knock from engine

wipers could be better

Fail 25 Jul 2014 106,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

knock from engine

wipers could be better

Pass 25 Jul 2013 98,661 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 90,013 miles

both rear wheel bearing slight noise

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 13 Jul 2011 82,135 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 82,135 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 76,684 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 76,684 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 64,091 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 64,090 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 53,287 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 38,653 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 NTD is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NTD, 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 NTD is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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