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DF04 FJC

2004 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,996 mi
Last recorded136,996 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 FJC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 136,996 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, front to back, fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear welding repair poor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 136,933 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, front to back, fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 135,604 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to back, in fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 135,490 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to back, in fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 131,976 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside parking brake effort poor

Fail 18 Mar 2019 131,877 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer boots insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside parking brake effort poor

Pass 21 Mar 2018 128,666 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 128,653 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 123,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 114,995 miles

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

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2016 114,995 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2015 108,006 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 100,343 miles

engine oil leaks

front brake discs very rusty ridged

rear brake discs rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

rear suspension arm bushes worn/perishing

slight run out n/s/r brake disc

Pass 23 Jan 2013 94,188 miles

All brake discs rusty and ridged

Engine oil leaks?

Nearside front upper anti roll bar lankage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside front upper antiroll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Slight noise offside front wheel bearing

Fail 16 Jan 2013 94,092 miles

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

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

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

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

all brake discs rusty ridged

engine oil leaks ???

o/s/r tyre wall/tread craked/perishing replace asap

slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 24 Jan 2012 87,924 miles

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 20 Jan 2011 82,508 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 82,508 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 76,496 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 68,786 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 60,724 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 60,724 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 46,245 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 46,244 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 FJC is a 2004 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DF04 FJC, 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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DF04 FJC is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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