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DG04 BYF

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

131,380 mi
Last recorded131,380 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 BYF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 131,380 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 120,888 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sump damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2013 114,975 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 107,030 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 102,338 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 98,478 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 92,236 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 69,999 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 69,998 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 54,262 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 BYF is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BYF, 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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What year was DG04 BYF registered?

DG04 BYF is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 March 2004.

Is DG04 BYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG04 BYF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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