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DF04 JXV

2004 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,066 mi
Last recorded121,066 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 JXV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 121,066 miles

engine light on

front pads worn

minor oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on edges (on limit)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 106,211 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 106,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INSIDE WALL (4.1.D.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 98,763 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 92,744 miles

Rear 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 Aug 2012 85,743 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 85,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 76,478 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 76,416 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2010 66,467 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 66,467 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 56,269 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 45,284 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 45,284 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 32,597 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 31,082 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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 JXV is a 2004 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JXV, 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 JXV registered?

DF04 JXV is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 July 2004.

Is DF04 JXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF04 JXV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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