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DE04 ZLX

2004 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,690 mi
Last recorded82,690 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 ZLX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 82,690 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 82,690 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 77,472 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 73,667 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 73,667 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 69,592 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 65,384 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 63,152 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 60,231 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)

Rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

Fail 18 Apr 2015 60,231 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

Pass 15 Apr 2014 56,974 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 56,229 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres getting low on tread & deteriorating

signs of a coolant leak from water pump area

Pass 14 Apr 2012 48,776 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 14 Apr 2012 48,775 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 21 Apr 2011 41,578 miles

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

front discs worn and corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2011 41,578 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front discs worn and corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2010 33,476 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 28,813 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 14,733 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 14,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2007 3,555 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 ZLX is a 2004 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZLX, 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 ZLX is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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