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DG04 VFB

2004 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,379 mi
Last recorded58,379 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 VFB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 58,379 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 51,294 miles

Chassis, Subframes And Underbody Corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Fail 1 Jun 2017 51,291 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Chassis, Subframes And Underbody Corrosion

Offside Front Tyre Bald Inner Edge

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Pass 17 May 2016 42,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 29,770 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 16,545 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

front discs lipped

Pass 10 Jun 2013 4,008 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 3,769 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 94,893 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake warning light on

Pass 17 May 2012 92,723 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 87,281 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 87,281 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 82,139 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 82,139 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 77,165 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 71,647 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 67,281 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 VFB is a 2004 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VFB, 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 VFB is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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