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DF04 JXP

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,732 mi
Last recorded169,732 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 JXP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 169,732 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 163,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 159,667 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 159,667 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 155,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 155,930 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 147,639 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2011 137,153 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 137,149 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

n/s rear seat belt not tested as child seat is fixed in place.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 125,525 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 125,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 110,324 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 99,233 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 99,225 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 84,143 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 79,673 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 JXP is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF04 JXP registered?

DF04 JXP is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 July 2004.

Is DF04 JXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF04 JXP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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