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DF04 OZZ

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

126,159 mi
Last recorded126,159 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 OZZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 126,159 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 126,098 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn hub worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin hard to see back pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to sidewall inner worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to sidewall outer on 1.7mm close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside indicator case missing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to sidewall outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside indicator loose

door light on dash

Pass 27 Jun 2025 121,300 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 114,749 miles

Front clutch pipe corroded

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 114,565 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 110,149 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 107,507 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 107,498 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 107,489 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

reverse light not working

Pass 1 Sep 2018 98,703 miles

Nearside Rear screw in tyre

Fail 18 Aug 2018 98,115 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear screw in tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2017 90,361 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2017 90,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 80,969 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2016 80,969 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 74,649 miles

EXHAUST BRACKETS WEAK

KNOCK FROM STEERING RACK

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 70,879 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

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

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

knock from steering column/rack?

Pass 14 May 2013 67,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

KNOCK FROM STEERING ?

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

Pass 16 May 2012 63,071 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 May 2011 57,499 miles

CAT HEAT SHIELD BROKEN

FRONT AND REAR DISCS WORN/CORRODED

Fail 19 May 2011 57,473 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

CAT HEAT SHIELD BROKEN

FRONT AND REAR DISCS WORN/CORRODED

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2010 52,162 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 46,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 May 2009 46,073 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2008 40,462 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 OZZ is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OZZ, 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 OZZ is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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