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DG04 VFP

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

186,745 mi
Last recorded186,745 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 VFP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 186,745 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 May 2017 186,738 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported catylist hangers broken (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported catylist hangers broken (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported catylist hangers broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system excessively tight steering rack has tight spot (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2016 183,281 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in front inner steering joints

Surface corrosion on vehicle underside & running gear

Fail 20 May 2016 183,281 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in front inner steering joints

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Surface corrosion on vehicle underside & running gear

Pass 21 Apr 2015 180,220 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 176,747 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 172,545 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 168,371 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 163,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Apr 2010 157,816 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 150,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 150,814 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 145,715 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 145,715 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 104,900 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 VFP is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VFP, 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 VFP is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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