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DF04 GXH

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,532 mi
Last recorded88,532 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 88,532 miles

n/s/f wing damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2012 80,732 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside of tread

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 24 Aug 2012 80,700 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine management light on

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside of tread

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2011 72,840 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 70,088 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 70,088 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 58,476 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 58,476 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 43,070 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 32,508 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 32,508 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 GXH is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 GXH, 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 GXH registered?

DF04 GXH is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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