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DF04 FRT

2004 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,775 mi
Last recorded125,775 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 FRT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 125,775 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2024 123,149 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 120,124 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 120,034 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 116,630 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 112,464 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nrear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

reversing lamps inoperative

Pass 10 Dec 2020 110,228 miles

Offside Front door mirror taped up

Pass 10 Dec 2019 107,710 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 103,181 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 103,181 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 99,289 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 99,265 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 95,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 90,625 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 86,489 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 82,130 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 78,359 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 76,844 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 73,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front wipers slight smearing

slight leak nearside front, inner c.v boot

Pass 4 Jun 2010 72,027 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 70,020 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 67,080 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 67,080 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 63,634 miles

air bag light on

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 FRT is a 2004 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FRT, 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 FRT registered?

DF04 FRT is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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