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DF04 YWM

2004 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,663 mi
Last recorded143,663 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 YWM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2021 143,663 miles

Fuel tank insecure belly band corroded off (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake lines (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all sills and subframes and connecting linkages (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 135,550 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 135,550 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 128,984 miles

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

Rear Coil spring worn both x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all brake pipes greased

Pass 22 Feb 2018 121,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 121,612 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 113,525 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both x2 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 113,525 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 104,018 miles

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

Rear coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 95,306 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

welding repairs on exh

Pass 9 Oct 2014 92,285 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 92,281 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 83,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 83,669 miles

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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.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 5 Dec 2012 76,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 76,667 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 69,416 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 61,388 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 61,388 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 51,405 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2008 43,167 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 30,371 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 YWM is a 2004 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YWM, 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 YWM is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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