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DF04 FSA

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

147,150 mi
Last recorded147,150 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 FSA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 147,150 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 138,783 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 130,173 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2014 122,541 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 114,623 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 114,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 106,132 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 95,599 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 87,418 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 80,533 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pads low

Fail 21 May 2009 80,532 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pads low

Pass 23 May 2008 70,480 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 58,198 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 FSA is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FSA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF04 FSA registered?

DF04 FSA is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is DF04 FSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF04 FSA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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