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DG04 VKU

2004 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,375 mi
Last recorded125,375 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 VKU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 125,375 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 118,192 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 113,764 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 106,061 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 99,412 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 99,412 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 85,716 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 May 2009 85,292 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 71,928 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 61,307 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 59,353 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 59,353 miles

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

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 VKU is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VKU, 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 VKU registered?

DG04 VKU is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is DG04 VKU safe to buy?

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