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DF04 FPC

2004 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,219 mi
Last recorded35,219 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 FPC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 35,219 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 Oct 2013 24,380 miles

Child seats fitted on outer rear seats

Coolant level low

Oil leak

Plastic covers on underside of vehicle

Rear suspension bushes starting to deteriate

Fail 3 Oct 2013 24,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Child seats fitted on outer rear seats

Coolant level low

Oil leak

Plastic covers on underside of vehicle

Rear suspension bushes starting to deteriate

Pass 15 Aug 2012 13,983 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front anti-roll bar link dust cover in poor condition

nearside rear tyre tread wearing unevenly

roadsprings corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2012 13,932 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front anti-roll bar link dust cover in poor condition

nearside rear tyre tread wearing unevenly

roadsprings corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2011 4,167 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

front brake discs starting to corrode & wearing thin

front brakes 21% imbalance

offside front tyre worn on edge

rear brake pads low (advise replacement)

roadsprings corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2011 4,086 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

front brake discs starting to corrode & wearing thin

offside front tyre worn on edge

rear brake pads low (advise replacement)

roadsprings corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2010 52,779 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 44,784 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 37,082 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 37,082 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 29,181 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 FPC is a 2004 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FPC, 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 FPC registered?

DF04 FPC is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 August 2004.

Is DF04 FPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF04 FPC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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