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DF04 FWK

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,752 mi
Last recorded77,752 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 77,752 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 61,198 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 61,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 55,533 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 55,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre bald on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 51,067 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

unable to fully test rear seat belts, seats folded down

Fail 11 Nov 2015 51,067 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to fully test rear seat belts, seats folded down

Pass 25 Nov 2014 40,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r inner tyre tread slightly low

Fail 25 Nov 2014 40,804 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r inner tyre tread slightly low

Pass 22 Nov 2013 34,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 28,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 28,467 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 26,436 miles

clutch slipping badly

Pass 16 Nov 2010 24,626 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 22,518 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 19,256 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 19,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 15,971 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 FWK is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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