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DF04 YSM

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,314 mi
Last recorded133,314 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 YSM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 133,314 miles

parking brake low of efficiency

Fail 3 Jul 2019 133,312 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

parking brake low of efficiency

Pass 6 Jul 2018 125,471 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 125,470 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2016 124,264 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 112,898 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 101,035 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 101,035 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 88,166 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 79,271 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 66,573 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 53,464 miles

Headlight adjusters inop.

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

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

Fail 19 May 2010 53,455 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlight adjusters inop.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 40,377 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 37,740 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 30,917 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 YSM is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YSM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF04 YSM registered?

DF04 YSM is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 August 2004.

Is DF04 YSM safe to buy?

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