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DG04 BWY

2004 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

114,611 mi
Last recorded114,611 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 BWY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 114,611 miles

Brake pipes greased (covering inspection)

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 30 Jan 2023 103,013 miles

Brake pipes greased (covering inspection)

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 5 Feb 2022 93,213 miles

Brake pipe/s greased (covering inspection)

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 18 Feb 2021 90,261 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Exhaust clamps & mounts corroded

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 13 Feb 2020 88,984 miles

Offside mirror casing damaged

Brake pipe/s slightly corroded, require greasing

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 28 Jan 2019 85,358 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension, Steering & Brake components have surface corrosion

Fail 28 Jan 2019 85,358 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension, Steering & Brake components have surface corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2018 82,461 miles

Exhaust mountings corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 82,461 miles

Exhaust mountings corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 79,588 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 79,587 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 75,513 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 75,513 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 72,727 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 70,259 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2014 70,259 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2013 68,129 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Jan 2012 65,368 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 65,368 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 56,074 miles

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

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

noisey front suspension

Pass 16 Feb 2010 44,420 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 32,971 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 23,447 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 23,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 17,428 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 BWY is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BWY, 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 BWY is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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