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DF04 YOW

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,371 mi
Last recorded77,371 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 77,371 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 69,831 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 69,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 63,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2017 63,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2016 57,918 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 57,917 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 52,535 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 48,260 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 43,907 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 39,832 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 34,566 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 29,443 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 21,224 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 14,093 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 12,629 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 YOW is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YOW, 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 YOW is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 August 2004.

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