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DG04 VLU

2004 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,623 mi
Last recorded155,623 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2020 155,623 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 149,018 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 149,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2018 137,176 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 126,499 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 117,281 miles

o/s front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2015 108,955 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 108,908 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 98,223 miles

slight cut in o/s/f tyre side wall

Fail 19 Mar 2014 91,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 91,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 84,278 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 84,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 78,517 miles

gearbox oil leak(poss o/s/f driveshaft seal)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 78,516 miles

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

gearbox oil leak(poss o/s/f driveshaft seal)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 68,977 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 55,065 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 42,702 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 32,568 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 24,230 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 24,230 miles

Nearside Rear 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 VLU is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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