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DE04 SZV

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

38,027 mi
Last recorded38,027 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 SZV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 38,027 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 33,159 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 33,159 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 27,932 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 27,929 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 21,709 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 13,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

centre stop light confirmed as not connected but still has the 2 obligatory lights working

engine oil over filled

Fail 5 May 2015 13,950 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

engine oil over filled

Pass 29 Apr 2014 7,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2013 1,322 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 1,321 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 65,261 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 59,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Apr 2011 59,642 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Apr 2010 54,093 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 48,482 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 41,668 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 34,122 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 SZV is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SZV, 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 SZV registered?

DE04 SZV is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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The MOT history for DE04 SZV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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