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DF04 FPV

2004 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

179,194 mi
Last recorded179,194 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 FPV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 179,194 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 173,991 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 173,991 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 170,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear inner sills and rear inner wheel arches staring to corrode

brake pedal rubber split

coil spring corroded both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

front wiper pivots clashing(wiper noisy on sweep)

rear exhaust corodded

signs of oil leak from power steering rack

Fail 30 Nov 2015 170,669 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear inner sills and rear inner wheel arches staring to corrode

brake pedal rubber split

coil spring corroded both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

front wiper pivots clashing(wiper noisy on sweep)

rear exhaust corodded

signs of oil leak from power steering rack

Pass 15 Nov 2014 166,698 miles

engine management light is on

n/s front tyre on the legal limit and worn on inner and outer edges

no coolant

o/s front tyre wearing unevenly

o/s rear tyre near on the limit and wearing unevenly

steering rack damp

windscreen chipped

Fail 8 Nov 2014 166,673 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

engine management light is on

n/s front tyre on the legal limit and worn on inner and outer edges

no coolant

o/s front tyre wearing unevenly

o/s rear tyre near on the limit and wearing unevenly

steering rack damp

windscreen chipped

Pass 29 Nov 2013 153,576 miles

f pads and discs condition

Pass 30 Nov 2012 135,109 miles

EML ON

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 135,102 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

EML ON

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 120,309 miles

o/s rack arm

Fail 30 Nov 2011 120,305 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 108,650 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 96,577 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 85,535 miles

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

rear exhaust pipe broke

Fail 2 Dec 2008 85,535 miles

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

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

rear exhaust pipe broke

Pass 18 Jun 2007 62,737 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 FPV is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FPV, 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 FPV is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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