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DF04 ZWA

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,549 mi
Last recorded115,549 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 115,549 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 115,516 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 102,390 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 76,069 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 69,259 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Dec 2014 69,259 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 62,169 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 54,651 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 54,647 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 50,564 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 50,564 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 46,236 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 46,236 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

both front brake discs worn

both front tyre walls cut

Pass 11 Dec 2009 40,881 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 40,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 37,073 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 35,121 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 35,121 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2007 33,605 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 33,605 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 ZWA is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZWA, 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 ZWA is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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