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DE04 TCZ

2004 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,829 mi
Last recorded121,829 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 TCZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 121,829 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 119,644 miles

Cracks on nearside rear tyre wall

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2014 111,942 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 105,250 miles

offside front tyre wearing thin at outer edge

Fail 28 Mar 2013 105,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre wearing thin at outer edge

Pass 17 Apr 2012 97,058 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 97,058 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 89,095 miles

strong advisory:nearside rear and offside rear tyre have casing distortion

Fail 8 Apr 2011 89,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

strong advisory:nearside rear and offside rear tyre have casing distortion

Fail 13 Apr 2010 78,939 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 78,939 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 68,927 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 68,927 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 58,609 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 50,673 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 TCZ is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 TCZ, 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 TCZ registered?

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

Is DE04 TCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE04 TCZ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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