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DG04 BOU

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

112,069 mi
Last recorded112,069 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 BOU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 112,069 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 106,869 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 106,839 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 104,559 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2019 104,508 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 100,579 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 100,566 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Stop lamp not working Both outer (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 95,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 92,562 miles

Exhaust flexible poor condition slight blow and support corroded off

Fail 3 Mar 2016 92,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust flexible poor condition slight blow and support corroded off

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 87,582 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 83,393 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 78,733 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 12 Mar 2013 78,733 miles

Coolant leak

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 75,636 miles

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

off side rear tyre split on side walls

Fail 8 Mar 2012 75,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front tyres wearing on inside edge of tread

off side rear tyre split on side walls

Pass 18 Feb 2011 65,548 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 55,691 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 46,222 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2008 35,760 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

a/ small splits starting in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2008 35,760 miles

a/ small splits starting in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2007 27,230 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 BOU is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DG04 BOU, 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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DG04 BOU is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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