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DE04 RUH

2004 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

61,952 mi
Last recorded61,952 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 RUH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 61,952 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 59,282 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 May 2016 55,157 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2016 55,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed splits in tread showing cord (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed splits in tread showing cord (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed splits in tread showing cord (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 51,096 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 46,576 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 23 May 2014 46,576 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 423,389 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 423,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 16 May 2012 38,009 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 38,009 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 33,634 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 May 2010 29,520 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 24,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2009 24,578 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 19,395 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 14,005 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 RUH is a 2004 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RUH, 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 RUH registered?

DE04 RUH is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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