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DE54 LNC

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,178 mi
Last recorded129,178 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 LNC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 129,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 129,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 126,563 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

handbrake eff, only just met

Pass 14 Dec 2016 121,580 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 114,078 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 106,529 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 106,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 100,674 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 89,429 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 89,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 83,858 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 83,858 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 79,709 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 67,017 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 55,720 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 44,388 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 44,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 33,293 miles

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

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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DE54 LNC is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 DE54 LNC, 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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DE54 LNC is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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