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DG04 BKU

2004 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,849 mi
Last recorded115,849 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 BKU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 115,849 miles

bolt head in off side rear tyre.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2015 115,268 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

bolt head in off side rear tyre.

Pass 17 Feb 2014 107,763 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 107,747 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 102,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 97,786 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust system corroded,

Pass 1 Mar 2012 97,786 miles

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

exhaust system corroded,

Pass 1 Mar 2011 90,403 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 84,153 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 77,590 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 74,677 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 56,636 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 BKU is a 2004 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG04 BKU registered?

DG04 BKU is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2004.

Is DG04 BKU safe to buy?

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