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DE04 RSZ

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

64,472 mi
Last recorded64,472 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 64,472 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 64,337 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 61,577 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 61,577 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 57,254 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 53,231 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 53,211 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 48,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 46,303 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 46,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2017 42,555 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 42,555 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 40,114 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 38,424 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 38,424 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 36,512 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 33,949 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 33,949 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 28,376 miles

Nearside door mirror missing

Pass 27 Oct 2011 25,644 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 21,707 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 21,706 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 18,628 miles

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2008 17,844 miles

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2007 14,714 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 RSZ is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RSZ, 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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What year was DE04 RSZ registered?

DE04 RSZ is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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