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DE04 NUP

2004 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,864 mi
Last recorded181,864 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 181,864 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 169,264 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 162,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 162,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 144,816 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 144,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 128,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 128,520 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 120,189 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 120,189 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 108,662 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 92,914 miles

eml light is on

rear brake discs are slightly corroded

rear number plate is getting slightly deteriated from the top

very slight oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2013 92,914 miles

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

all four brake discs are worn & corroded

eml light is on

rear number plate is getting slightly deteriated from the top

sloight oil misting effect

Pass 4 Jan 2012 88,215 miles

oil leak from sump corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2010 78,603 miles

rear number plate water damaged

stone chips in windscreen

cat heatsheild loose

damage to n/s/r outer side wall

drivers door dented

front and reaar coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2009 68,553 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Shipping block from pre delivery inspection still in nearside front spring.Have removed and left in vehicle

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2007 50,470 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 50,462 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 NUP is a 2004 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NUP, 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 NUP is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 July 2004.

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