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DF04 XWE

2004 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

140,841 mi
Last recorded140,841 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 XWE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 140,841 miles

Front exhaust brackets broken

Fail 24 May 2019 140,841 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust brackets broken

Pass 16 May 2018 79,342 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 76,942 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 19 May 2016 73,835 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 71,061 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 67,831 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 65,574 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 61,755 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 57,676 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 53,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 48,847 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 46,556 miles

o/s/r sidewall showing signs of wear

Pass 18 Sep 2007 40,146 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 37,782 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 XWE is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 XWE, 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 XWE registered?

DF04 XWE is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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