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DE54 OJV

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,088 mi
Last recorded96,088 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 OJV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 96,088 miles

Centre Front exhaust downpipe mount corroded

MIL Lamp on

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Slight corrosion to rear drop sills

Fail 8 Apr 2016 96,088 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Front exhaust downpipe mount corroded

MIL Lamp on

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Slight corrosion to rear drop sills

Pass 8 Apr 2015 91,972 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 85,358 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 85,358 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 79,071 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 79,071 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 74,248 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 74,248 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 70,380 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2010 56,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 56,382 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 40,404 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 40,404 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 26,037 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 24,246 miles

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

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

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 OJV is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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