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DE04 PTY

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,819 mi
Last recorded98,819 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 PTY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 98,819 miles

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

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

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

all rear suspension components corroded

both rear tyres are corroded

o/s/f mirror is cracked

Fail 21 Feb 2019 98,817 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

all rear suspension components corroded

both rear tyres are corroded

o/s/f mirror is cracked

Pass 2 Nov 2017 94,839 miles

Front discs lipped

Offside Rear tyre perrished in tread

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2016 90,570 miles

Front discs lipped

Front front crankshaft oil seal leaking

handbrake lever high

power steering bottle low

Fail 30 Nov 2016 90,570 miles

Front discs lipped

Front front crankshaft oil seal leaking

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure bulb insecure (1.7.3)

handbrake lever high

power steering bottle low

Pass 11 Dec 2015 85,712 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 85,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint boot (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 76,884 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 76,863 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 67,192 miles

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

e/m light on

Pass 30 Apr 2012 58,502 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 58,502 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 51,033 miles

h/brake lever high

Fail 1 Apr 2011 51,033 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

h/brake lever high

Pass 29 Mar 2010 42,960 miles

front tyres worn

Fail 29 Mar 2010 42,960 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres worn

Pass 12 Mar 2009 36,210 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 27,034 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 21,374 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 PTY is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 PTY, 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 PTY is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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