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DG04 BUW

2004 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,415 mi
Last recorded96,415 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 BUW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 96,415 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

engine lamp on! running ruff/ air leak.

engine noise under load? cat rattle? auxillary pully etc?

oil leak. filter corroded.

Fail 16 Apr 2016 96,415 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when brake applied. (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working not working with position lamps on. (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

engine lamp on! running ruff/ air leak.

engine noise under load? cat rattle? auxillary pully etc?

oil leak. filter corroded.

Pass 11 Apr 2015 82,275 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 66,501 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 66,501 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 65,021 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 65,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 54,091 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 54,091 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2012 50,260 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 45,807 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 38,294 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 38,294 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 31,511 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 28,253 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 23,136 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 BUW is a 2004 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BUW, 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 BUW is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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