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DE04 ZMX

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

161,011 mi
Last recorded161,011 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 ZMX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 161,011 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 159,409 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 157,882 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 157,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 156,724 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative Nothing working on dash board, Speedo, Rev, Temp, Fuel or any warning lamps (7.8 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Outer cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 96,535 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 95,430 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 95,430 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 93,314 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 91,802 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 89,287 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 86,048 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 84,006 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 80,266 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 76,196 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 76,196 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 68,284 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 53,029 miles

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

Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 37,494 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 30,068 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)

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 ZMX is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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