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DE04 TBX

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,656 mi
Last recorded121,656 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 121,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 121,656 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2023 112,685 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi leaking [mani cat] (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 112,594 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi leaking [mani cat] (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2022 105,601 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door lock or handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi broken [cat] (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint [wishbone] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 98,763 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and low across central tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner section (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear outer sill previous repair that has been covered

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 98,763 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and low across central tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner section (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear outer sill previous repair that has been covered

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 92,785 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2019 90,045 miles

Nearside front and both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders of tread.

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 82,992 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside front and both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders of tread.

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 87,406 miles

Front coil spring corroded and rear both sides of car (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front suspension anti roll bar drop link upper ball joint gaiter starting to split slightly

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides of car (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 83,147 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides of car (2.4.C.1b)

Small stone chip in center lower swept rear of front screen outside zone'A'

Pass 4 May 2016 78,811 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

N/S FRONT FOG LAMP IS NOT WORKING

N/S REAR TYRE IS PERISHED AND HAS A NAIL THROUGH THE TREAD

O/S REAR TYRE IS WORN TO THE LEGAL LIMIT

REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE PERISHED

Fail 4 May 2016 78,810 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

N/S FRONT FOG LAMP IS NOT WORKING

N/S REAR TYRE IS PERISHED AND HAS A NAIL THROUGH THE TREAD

O/S REAR TYRE IS WORN TO THE LEGAL LIMIT

REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE PERISHED

Pass 23 May 2015 75,100 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underbody corrosion

Fail 22 May 2015 75,100 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underbody corrosion

Fail 23 May 2014 72,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2014 72,554 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 59,013 miles

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

air bag light on. ..

Pass 13 Oct 2011 51,688 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 48,248 miles

Front Brake Discs Starting To Deteriorate.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 35,724 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 23,541 miles

front wiper blades starting to deteriorate.

oil level low

Fail 19 Mar 2008 15,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2008 15,400 miles

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2007 7,678 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 TBX is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 TBX, 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 TBX is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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