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DE04 ZYB

2004 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

96,054 mi
Last recorded96,054 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 ZYB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 96,054 miles

Central Underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2024 95,440 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 95,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Aug 2024 95,433 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears in lower engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 68% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 95,292 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 95,110 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 94,697 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 94,178 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 93,238 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 92,099 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 92,033 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 91,217 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 90,353 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 89,538 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 88,605 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 87,478 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 86,124 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 83,934 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 81,721 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 77,292 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2009 77,292 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 71,049 miles

offside rear brake binding when turned by hand

Pass 3 May 2007 62,805 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 ZYB is a 2004 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ZYB, 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 ZYB registered?

DE04 ZYB is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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