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DE04 ZPT

2004 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

141,727 mi
Last recorded141,727 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 ZPT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 141,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner of wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & has a nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside rear tyre is slightly distorted on inner edge

offside mirror is slightly insecure

Fail 30 Sep 2021 141,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner of wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & has a nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside rear tyre is slightly distorted on inner edge

offside mirror is slightly insecure

Pass 1 Oct 2020 136,441 miles

offside mirror is slightly insecure

Fail 25 Sep 2020 136,357 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

offside mirror is slightly insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2019 130,932 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 130,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 125,103 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 125,098 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 119,634 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 117,076 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 114,494 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 109,493 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 109,493 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 104,541 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 104,541 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 97,114 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 85,956 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 69,599 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 50,529 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 May 2009 50,529 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2008 37,343 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 25,441 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 ZPT is a 2004 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel 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 ZPT, 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 ZPT is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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