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DE04 ZVL

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

69,962 mi
Last recorded69,962 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 ZVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 69,962 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 64,562 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 64,335 miles

Some corrosion to metal brake pipes.

Fail 9 Feb 2023 64,335 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Some corrosion to metal brake pipes.

Pass 11 Feb 2022 58,923 miles

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

N/S/R tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

Slight corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes.

Pass 26 Jan 2021 53,542 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 53,542 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 50,640 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 50,640 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 47,410 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 43,637 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 43,628 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 43,621 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 42,724 miles

N/S/F tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall.

Fail 17 May 2016 42,724 miles

N/S/F tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall.

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 41,429 miles

Brake fluid warning light on. (level ok)

Slight corrosion to front to rear and rear metal brake pipes.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 39,962 miles

Damage to N/S/F wing.

Pass 15 May 2013 38,535 miles

N/S/R tyre heavily cracked and deteriorated on inner and outer sidewalls.

Nail in O/S/R tyre tread.

O/S/F tyre cracking on inner and outer sidewalls.

Various bodywork damage.

Pass 18 May 2012 36,866 miles

Damage to N/S/F wing.

N/S/R tyre deteriorated on outer sidewall.

O/S/F tyre deteriorated on outer sidewall.

Pass 12 May 2011 35,717 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 34,490 miles

Bonnet lock cover missing.

Front wiper blades poor in operation.

Pass 14 May 2009 33,967 miles

O/S/R tyre tread worn to 3mm.

Pass 20 May 2008 33,368 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 32,731 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 32,731 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2007 32,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 ZVL is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 ZVL, 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 ZVL is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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