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DF04 JYS

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

191,775 mi
Last recorded191,775 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 JYS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 191,775 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 191,662 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 183,106 miles

hand brake has little reserve travel

slight wear in o/s steering rack joint

Fail 7 Sep 2015 183,105 miles

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

slight wear in o/s steering rack joint

Pass 4 Sep 2014 170,121 miles

heavy undersealing under vehcile

Pass 29 Aug 2013 160,557 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 160,535 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 153,777 miles

damage zone a

Fail 5 Sep 2012 153,777 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 Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

damage zone a

Pass 7 Sep 2011 142,961 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml light on

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Sep 2011 142,961 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml light on

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2010 130,230 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 130,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 116,959 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 9 Oct 2008 104,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 98,049 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 95,953 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 JYS is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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