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DG04 VLS

2004 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,996 mi
Last recorded96,996 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 VLS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2020 96,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and twisted (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front subframe corroding

Pass 15 Nov 2019 94,330 miles

front discs rusty

inner sills rusty

slight play offside front track rod end

Pass 30 Nov 2018 90,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front and rear coil springs rusty

inner and outer sills rusty

Fail 22 Nov 2018 90,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front and rear coil springs rusty

inner and outer sills rusty

Pass 15 Nov 2017 85,927 miles

both front brake pipes rusty

both front tyres low on edge

inner outer sills rusty

rear brake pipe rusty

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2016 80,817 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2016 80,786 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 74,065 miles

front and rear brake pipes rusty

inner sills rusty

rear coil spring rusty

Fail 18 Sep 2015 74,062 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear brake pipes rusty

inner sills rusty

rear coil spring rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2014 69,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake pipes rusty

both rear brake pipes rusty

near side rear coil spring rusty

Fail 25 Sep 2014 69,182 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake pipes rusty

both rear brake pipes rusty

near side rear coil spring rusty

Pass 27 Sep 2013 64,142 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust hangers loose

front discs poor

Fail 26 Sep 2013 64,142 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust hangers loose

front discs poor

Pass 28 Sep 2012 58,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 58,376 miles

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

Offside 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 52,671 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 46,760 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 43,016 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 41,178 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 41,178 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 36,259 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 30,389 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 VLS is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VLS, 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 VLS is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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