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DE04 TAU

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,685 mi
Last recorded112,685 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 112,685 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 109,003 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 106,358 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 106,358 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 103,221 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 99,660 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 99,617 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 95,483 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 79,710 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 60,057 miles

Horn is only just loud enough to pass.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 60,057 miles

Horn is only just loud enough to pass.

Pass 4 Feb 2009 40,768 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 40,768 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 22,716 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 22,716 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 7,904 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 TAU is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TAU, 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 TAU registered?

DE04 TAU is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 April 2004.

Is DE04 TAU safe to buy?

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