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DE04 ZKV

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,699 mi
Last recorded134,699 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 ZKV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 134,699 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm rubber bush bonding coming away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush, rubber bonding coming away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 134,699 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm rubber bush bonding coming away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush, rubber bonding coming away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 114,621 miles

FUEL FILLER NECK SLIGHT CORROSION

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking ( STRONG ADVISE ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (STRONG ADVISE ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (STRONG ADVISE ) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 113,187 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres cracking

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2017 113,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres cracking

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2016 107,637 miles

Both rear tyres perished and worn close to the legal limit

Fail 29 Jun 2016 107,636 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both rear tyres perished and worn close to the legal limit

Pass 1 Jul 2015 100,808 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)

front bumper damaged

Fail 1 Jul 2015 100,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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)

front bumper damaged

Fail 23 Jun 2014 88,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner rim

Pass 23 Jun 2014 88,259 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner rim

Pass 7 Mar 2013 75,328 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 67,184 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 57,002 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 48,616 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 27,485 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 27,485 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 16,436 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 ZKV is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc 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 ZKV, 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 ZKV is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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