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DE04 RJJ

2004 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,418 mi
Last recorded154,418 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 RJJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 154,418 miles

brake fluid level at minimum level

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside front tyre close to limit

offside and nearside rear suspension springs corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Mar 2015 154,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake fluid level at minimum level

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside front tyre close to limit

offside and nearside rear suspension springs corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2014 143,768 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 132,858 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 132,858 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 122,587 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 109,700 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 93,533 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 93,533 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 77,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 62,597 miles

offside wiperblade starting to split.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 47,099 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 RJJ is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJJ, 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 RJJ is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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