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DE04 ZLN

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,429 mi
Last recorded187,429 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 ZLN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 187,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 187,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 179,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 179,681 miles

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

Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 171,629 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

slight play felt in steering

Fail 7 Aug 2019 171,627 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

slight play felt in steering

Pass 15 Aug 2018 163,040 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 163,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 154,288 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 154,281 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 151,024 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 151,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 140,532 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 131,496 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 122,249 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 111,105 miles

Nearside rear tyre 2mm and starting to wear inner edge

Offside rear tyre 2mm and wearing inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 111,105 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear tyre 2mm and starting to wear inner edge

Offside rear tyre 2mm and wearing inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 96,468 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 83,232 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 69,289 miles

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 24 Mar 2009 57,324 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 57,322 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 46,515 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 34,418 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 ZLN is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 ZLN, 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 ZLN is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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