CarVerify

Free Car Check

DE54 LWN

2004 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,134 mi
Last recorded136,134 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 LWN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 136,134 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 132,850 miles

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% dim (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

boost pipes leaking

exhaust heat shield insecure

radiator support mount damaged

water low

Pass 26 Sep 2015 128,259 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, next to trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 120,405 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Oct 2014 120,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 111,826 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 111,826 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 101,295 miles

n/s/r tyre going bald on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2011
Pass 6 Oct 2010 82,619 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 82,618 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 11 May 2009 75,229 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2009 75,229 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 65,516 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 65,516 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 59,174 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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DE54 LWN is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DE54 LWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DE54 LWN?

You can check the full history of DE54 LWN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DE54 LWN registered?

DE54 LWN is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 November 2004.

Is DE54 LWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE54 LWN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE54 LWN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DE54 LWN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.