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DG04 BUH

2004 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,212 mi
Last recorded121,212 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 BUH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 121,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at (front connector) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at front connector) (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 121,212 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure slight bulge at ferrol (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at (front connector) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at front connector) (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 120,657 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front tyres perrished and starting to split recomend replacement soon

surface corrosion rear inner sills

Pass 3 Aug 2015 120,657 miles

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

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

both front tyres perrished and starting to split recomend replacement soon

surface corrosion rear inner sills

Pass 1 Aug 2014 120,349 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 118,750 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 111,176 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 111,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 97,112 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 83,442 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 82,514 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 82,508 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 81,718 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 80,656 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 62,775 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 BUH is a 2004 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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