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DG04 RVX

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

79,440 mi
Last recorded79,440 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 RVX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 79,440 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

inner sills corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2024 79,439 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

inner sills corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2023 74,464 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 74,463 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 65,872 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 65,871 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2020 62,255 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 57,247 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 57,222 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated on both sides kinked/perished chalked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perished on 2mm also worn on inner edge 195/60/r1588v

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2018 49,514 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 42,587 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 25 May 2017 42,587 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 4 Jun 2016 36,339 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 27,686 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 27,685 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 21,240 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 20,312 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 20,312 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 19,388 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 18,245 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 17,213 miles

all 4 tyre sidewalls showing signs of cracking

Pass 17 Feb 2009 16,012 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 14,489 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 13,549 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 RVX is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RVX, 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 RVX registered?

DG04 RVX is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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