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DG04 VGK

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,793 mi
Last recorded146,793 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 146,793 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

heat shield insecure over rear box

underbody corroded and very rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2016 145,232 miles

offside front tyre low in tread and worn to outer edge

slight surface corrosion front to rear brake pipes engine bay

under body surface corrosion

Fail 17 Sep 2016 145,201 miles

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre low in tread and worn to outer edge

slight surface corrosion front to rear brake pipes engine bay

under body surface corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2015 141,534 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 138,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

anti- roll bar link bushes detieriorated

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2014 138,334 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

anti- roll bar link bushes detieriorated

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2013 134,051 miles

heavy surface corrosion to exhaust hangers.

slight play near side front link rod.

slight surface corrosion front to rear brake pipes.

surface corrosion to all coil springs.

Pass 22 Sep 2012 129,103 miles

nearside front wiper blade starting to smear screen.

slight blow from exhaust front pipe.

surface corrosion to front to rear brake pipes.

surface corrosion to rear coil springs.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 122,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 122,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 113,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s front tyre ON THE LIMIT of tread depth 1.6mm for 75% of tread

Fail 27 Sep 2010 113,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s front tyre ON THE LIMIT of tread depth 1.6mm for 75% of tread

Pass 28 Sep 2009 109,559 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 99,270 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 78,348 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 VGK 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 VGK, 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 VGK registered?

DG04 VGK is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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