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DF04 FVY

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

118,003 mi
Last recorded118,003 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 FVY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 118,003 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

both rear tyres has slight cracks

Pass 22 Aug 2022 116,043 miles

front disc corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2021 112,366 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 108,585 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (o/s and n/s) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 108,585 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (o/s and n/s) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 103,841 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 99,577 miles

Nearside front tyre low inner edge

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 99,577 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre low inner edge

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 93,198 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 88,912 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 82,001 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 82,001 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 72,111 miles

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 21 Jan 2013 57,049 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 38,110 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 32,306 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wear to front discs and pads

Pass 8 Jul 2009 28,163 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 24,057 miles

front tyres getting low

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2007 21,683 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 FVY is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FVY, 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 FVY registered?

DF04 FVY is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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