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DE04 ZNT

2004 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,381 mi
Last recorded138,381 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 ZNT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 138,381 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 134,524 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 121,654 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 121,654 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 113,467 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 113,465 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 104,285 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 104,285 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 90,819 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 78,427 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2014 78,427 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 66,741 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 66,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 55,866 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 55,866 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 48,733 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 48,732 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 42,119 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 33,156 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 15,700 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 13,609 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 9,649 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 ZNT is a 2004 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 ZNT, 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 ZNT registered?

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

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The MOT history for DE04 ZNT shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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