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DF04 YVN

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

129,331 mi
Last recorded129,331 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 129,331 miles

Covers Fitted On Sills and arches (Inner & Outer) & Heavy Underseal

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 24 Nov 2020 128,134 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Under-chassis, brakes, suspension components corroded

Under-chassis, brakes, suspension components corroded

Vehicle is under-sealed

Pass 16 Nov 2019 127,247 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 119,268 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

under-chassis / Suspension & Brake components corroded.

Pass 29 Aug 2017 116,556 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 110,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 110,786 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar cracked link (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 100,680 miles

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

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

engine noisey

oil around minimum

osr tyre perishing

Fail 26 Jun 2015 100,679 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

engine noisey

oil around minimum

osr tyre perishing

Pass 7 Jul 2014 88,364 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 5 Jul 2014 88,364 miles

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 84,764 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 75,593 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 75,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 75,541 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 70,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 70,075 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 60,665 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 60,665 miles

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

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

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

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 6 Jan 2010 52,431 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 44,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 44,114 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 34,814 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inside shoulder.

offside front tyre on 2mm.

Pass 13 Jul 2007 33,050 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 YVN is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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