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DF04 FSZ

2004 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,713 mi
Last recorded104,713 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 104,713 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 104,710 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 102,508 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre wearing smooth on edges

rear inner sills slightly corroded

windscreen wipers dont self-park

Fail 1 Sep 2018 102,507 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre wearing smooth on edges

rear inner sills slightly corroded

windscreen wipers dont self-park

Pass 9 Sep 2017 99,766 miles

Coolant leak ()

cut to n/s/r tyre side wall no exposed

Pass 14 Sep 2016 96,818 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to front & rear coil springs

cut to n/s/r tyre side wall no cord exposed

Pass 24 Aug 2015 87,973 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both of them (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in various area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 83,727 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 78,933 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 74,385 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 74,385 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 69,495 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 64,149 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 59,409 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 59,409 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 54,277 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 49,479 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 49,479 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 46,564 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 46,563 miles

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

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

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

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

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 FSZ is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FSZ, 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 FSZ is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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