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DF04 FGJ

2004 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

35,438 mi
Last recorded35,438 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 FGJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 35,438 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axel corroded with anti roll barr

Fail 5 Jul 2019 35,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Upper Sound deadening material likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axel corroded with anti roll barr

Pass 21 Jun 2018 35,081 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 34,399 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 32,935 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 31,643 miles

nearside front disc badly corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2014 29,606 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front discs badly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2013 28,672 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 27,809 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 27,809 miles

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)

Offside 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 Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

front discs worn and corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2011 26,569 miles

accident damage nearside doors

front discs corroded and worn

Pass 8 Jul 2010 24,251 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 24,251 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 22,159 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 19,599 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 14,069 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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DF04 FGJ is a 2004 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DF04 FGJ, 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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What year was DF04 FGJ registered?

DF04 FGJ is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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