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DE54 LXT

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

113,813 mi
Last recorded113,813 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 113,813 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 113,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2017 110,817 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Feb 2017 110,817 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 107,335 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 107,335 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 100,248 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 100,247 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 93,477 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Fail 19 Feb 2014 93,476 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 21 Feb 2013

offside rear tyre misshapen

Fail 20 Feb 2013

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

offside rear tyre misshapen

Pass 18 Nov 2011 70,967 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 70,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 61,905 miles

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

slight corrosion to rear exhaust mountion.

Pass 17 Nov 2010 61,905 miles

slight corrosion to rear exhaust mountion.

Pass 23 Nov 2009 52,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 42,967 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 34,583 miles

ADVISE ALL TYRES PERISHED & SPLITTING

ADVISE FRONT B/DISCS LIGHTLY LIPPED

ADVISE S/CORROSION TO EXHAUST

STRONG ADVISE FRONT TYRES LOW TREAD

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 LXT is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LXT, 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 LXT is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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