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DE04 TBZ

2004 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,642 mi
Last recorded144,642 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 TBZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2023 144,642 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2022 130,338 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside slight leak from the steering rack

under body corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2021 118,064 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 118,064 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 111,823 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 111,819 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 May 2019 98,352 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 98,347 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 86,919 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 80,024 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 73,206 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 67,047 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 61,903 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 57,107 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 52,897 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 52,897 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 47,740 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 42,887 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 39,973 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 37,663 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2008 37,663 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 31,069 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 TBZ is a 2004 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 TBZ, 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 TBZ is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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