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DE04 RWJ

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,666 mi
Last recorded121,666 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 121,666 miles

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

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

Offside Front door corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2017 121,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front side mirror missing

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

Offside Front door corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2016 114,973 miles

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 109,370 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 101,501 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mounting missing but system is still adequately supported

Pass 7 Mar 2013 91,690 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 86,493 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 80,233 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 73,613 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 64,203 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 May 2009 64,203 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2008 51,506 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 38,641 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 RWJ is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 RWJ, 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 RWJ registered?

DE04 RWJ is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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