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DE04 PXX

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

523,584 mi
Last recorded523,584 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 PXX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 523,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

slight under body corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2015 514,535 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 483,142 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 483,142 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 462,742 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 462,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 442,748 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 441,982 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 250,112 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 234,037 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 215,702 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 214,338 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 206,243 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 206,241 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 197,562 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 197,543 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 180,670 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 179,378 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 156,682 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 130,178 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 107,256 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 85,648 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 65,191 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 65,175 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 PXX is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 PXX, 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 PXX is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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