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DF04 YTB

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

111,465 mi
Last recorded111,465 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 YTB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 111,465 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 111,465 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 103,939 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 103,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking pipe joint (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 98,186 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)

exhaust flexi pipe worn but exhaust secure

Pass 19 Sep 2014 83,542 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 78,762 miles

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

nearside mirror glass missing

nearside sterring rack slight movement

Fail 24 Jan 2014 78,762 miles

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

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

nearside mirror glass missing

nearside sterring rack slight movement

Pass 25 Jan 2013 71,783 miles

Oil leak

slight wear in nearside of steering rack

Fail 25 Jan 2013 71,783 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

slight wear in nearside of steering rack

Pass 24 Nov 2011 65,158 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 58,319 miles

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

Nearside door mirror incomplete

Fail 9 Dec 2010 58,319 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

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

Front brake disc(s) worn

Front tyres show signs of mis-aligned tracking

Nearside door mirror incomplete

Nearside rear tyre out of round

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 52,804 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 52,804 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2009 44,655 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 35,948 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 35,948 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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 YTB is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YTB, 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 YTB is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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