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DF04 XWS

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,980 mi
Last recorded161,980 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 XWS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 161,980 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

gearbox oil leak

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 13 Jun 2016 161,980 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

gearbox oil leak

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2015 151,188 miles

Coolant leak (water pump?)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

small slice in n/s/f outer sidewall

Fail 22 Jun 2015 151,188 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak (water pump?)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

small slice in n/s/f outer sidewall

Pass 13 Jun 2014 137,155 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 121,800 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 22 Jun 2012 102,679 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

general underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2012 102,679 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2011 83,999 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 83,999 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 65,356 miles

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

Front discs worn

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)

Pass 28 May 2009 45,938 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 45,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 30,669 miles

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

n/s/r tyre starting to detiorate

Pass 27 Jun 2007 12,564 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 XWS is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XWS, 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 XWS is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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