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DE54 OJH

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,479 mi
Last recorded114,479 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 114,479 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on all brake, suspension and body components

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play o/s track rod

Pass 22 Nov 2017 112,617 miles

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

Oil leak ()

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 8 Nov 2017 112,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Nov 2016 107,473 miles

Front exhaust hanger corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (5.2.6)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides front bushes (2.4.G.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides ( rust spots on discs) (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides ( rust spots on discs) (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 96,376 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 93,527 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 87,040 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 87,035 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 79,818 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 18 Jan 2013 79,817 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 68,196 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 57,448 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 46,157 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 36,741 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 26,756 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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DE54 OJH is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OJH, 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 OJH is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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