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DE04 ZVB

2004 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

208,375 mi
Last recorded208,375 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 ZVB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 208,375 miles

general corrosion at prescribed area and suspension components

Fail 9 May 2016 208,371 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush offside/nearside (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion at prescribed area and suspension components

Fail 5 May 2015 200,318 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 200,318 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 191,969 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2014 191,969 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 181,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 181,672 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 173,653 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 173,653 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 165,059 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 157,984 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 157,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Outer Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 148,830 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 148,830 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 135,736 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 119,902 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 ZVB is a 2004 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ZVB, 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 ZVB is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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