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DG04 BJY

2004 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,200 mi
Last recorded136,200 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 BJY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 136,200 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 136,200 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 130,418 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 123,607 miles

Both OS wheel bearings slightly noisey.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

NSR Tyre cut in outer sidewall.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

OSR tyre cracking in tread area.

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2014 123,607 miles

Both OS wheel bearings slightly noisey.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

NSR Tyre cut in outer sidewall.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

OSR tyre cracking in tread area.

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 117,635 miles

Battery cover loose.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

NSR tyre cut in sidewall.

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 117,652 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Battery cover loose.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

NSR tyre cut in sidewall.

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 111,378 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 105,378 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 105,356 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 85,154 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 71,814 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 54,500 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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DG04 BJY is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DG04 BJY, 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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What year was DG04 BJY registered?

DG04 BJY is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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