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DE04 RXW

2004 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,188 mi
Last recorded74,188 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 RXW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 74,188 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 74,188 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge close to cord (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 67,027 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 67,027 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 60,409 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 60,409 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 54,851 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 49,239 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 49,239 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 45,479 miles

air bag warning light lit

no spare wheel

Fail 31 Oct 2012 45,479 miles

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

air bag warning light lit

no spare wheel

Fail 11 Oct 2012 45,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 40,170 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 35,163 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 34,321 miles

battery flat during test

Pass 1 Oct 2008 31,904 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 29,697 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 29,390 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 RXW is a 2004 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RXW, 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 RXW is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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