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DE04 NUK

2004 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

88,666 mi
Last recorded88,666 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 NUK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2025 88,666 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner closing panel on sill / wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner closing panel on sill / wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

oil leaks around engine bay

Pass 27 Sep 2024 87,809 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 86,299 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 86,289 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 84,791 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer cill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust box. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 79,432 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 73,262 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Pass 18 Jun 2020 67,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 64,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge.

Fail 9 Jul 2019 64,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge.

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 58,813 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 58,813 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 54,699 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 54,699 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 49,476 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 30 Jun 2015 43,350 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 39,073 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 35,563 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 33,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 30,808 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 28,013 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front inner disc has slight pitting

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 25,659 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Poor wear on nearside front inner disc

Pass 27 Jun 2008 21,058 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 18,567 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 NUK is a 2004 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 NUK, 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 NUK is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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