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DG04 VGX

2004 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,673 mi
Last recorded87,673 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 VGX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2012 87,673 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 87,673 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre worn ; air bag warning light on

Pass 8 Dec 2010 68,806 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 68,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 52,215 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 50,823 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

engine oil did not even register on the dip stick(topped up)

front service brakes show run-out/inbalance.

near side front wiper blade rubber split.

parking brake lever travel.

Pass 10 May 2008 40,505 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 28,119 miles

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

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are split and smearing the screen.

rear service brakes show inbalance increase/decrease.

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 VGX is a 2004 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG04 VGX registered?

DG04 VGX is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 May 2004.

Is DG04 VGX safe to buy?

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