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DF04 FXT

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,992 mi
Last recorded83,992 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 83,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 77,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear outer sill is slightly soft but ok on test

Rear brake pipes and various other pipes are slightly corroded

coil springs are slightly corroded

exhaust heat shields are slightly loose

slight surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

some brake pipes are slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2018 76,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from connector back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb is in wrong (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear outer sill is slightly soft but ok on test

Rear brake pipes and various other pipes are slightly corroded

coil springs are slightly corroded

exhaust heat shields are slightly loose

slight surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

some brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2017 71,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 63,501 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from master cylinder to front joint (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear slight corrosion on fuel pipe

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 63,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from master cylinder to front joint (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear slight corrosion on fuel pipe

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 60,009 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 56,271 miles

advise front exhaust flexi worn and corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2014 56,226 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

advise front exhaust flexi worn and corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2013 52,602 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 52,602 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 48,866 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 44,154 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres close too legal limit(1.6mm)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 40,051 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 34,734 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 34,699 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2008 26,970 miles

both front tyres getting low

Pass 13 Jul 2007 20,375 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 FXT 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 72.2%.

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 FXT, 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 FXT is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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