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DF04 XXP

2004 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,048 mi
Last recorded55,048 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 55,048 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 55,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Braking system leaking main pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2014 51,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 51,717 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 49,154 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 46,267 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 44,234 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 44,296 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 41,067 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 37,166 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 30,182 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 23,889 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 XXP is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XXP, 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 XXP registered?

DF04 XXP is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2004.

Is DF04 XXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF04 XXP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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