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DE54 LXV

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

207,230 mi
Last recorded207,230 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 LXV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 207,230 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 207,230 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 197,948 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 190,676 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 190,676 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2017 182,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid. box (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

play in both front inner tie rods

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 182,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking flexi hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid. box (7.1.2)

play in both front inner tie rods

Pass 13 Jun 2016 166,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 153,438 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 141,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 129,713 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 116,390 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)

exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Fail 11 Jun 2012 116,390 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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 13 Apr 2011 102,021 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 73,693 miles

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

nearside rear handbrake lower than offside

Pass 3 Apr 2009 55,424 miles

offside rear inner brake pad shim displaced

Pass 15 Apr 2008 26,777 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Nov 2007 25,147 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f anti-roll bar link dust cover split.

Pass 26 Nov 2007 25,147 miles

n/s/f anti-roll bar link dust cover split.

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 LXV is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LXV, 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 LXV is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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