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DF04 FGX

2004 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

118,362 mi
Last recorded118,362 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 FGX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 118,362 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroding

brake pedal rubber wearing slightly

Pass 16 Aug 2017 102,888 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose but been secured with nylon ties

Vehicle rear suspension corroded

Vehicle underneath corroded in places

Fail 16 Aug 2017 102,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Brake pipes front to rear slightly corroded require a clean and grease

Exhaust heat shield loose but been secured with nylon ties

Vehicle rear suspension corroded

Vehicle underneath corroded in places

Pass 22 Aug 2016 87,746 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 87,746 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 80,818 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 80,818 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 74,793 miles

OSF tyre tread low on inner edge

Fail 21 Dec 2013 74,727 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

OSF tyre tread low on inner edge

pads low (NS)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 67,813 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2012 67,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2011 61,393 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 54,744 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2010 54,744 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 49,046 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2009 49,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 40,845 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 40,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2007 31,845 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 31,845 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 FGX is a 2004 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DF04 FGX, 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 FGX registered?

DF04 FGX is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 August 2004.

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