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DG04 VNA

2004 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

194,056 mi
Last recorded194,056 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 VNA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 194,056 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking around both edges

Offside Front Drivers exterior door handle in poor condition

Offside Rear Tyre cracking around both edges

Oil leak Engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 1 Sep 2017 194,042 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking around both edges

Offside Front Drivers exterior door handle in poor condition

Offside Rear Tyre cracking around both edges

Oil leak Engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 186,622 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen scratched

Fail 9 Aug 2016 186,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen scratched

Pass 29 Jul 2015 179,665 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen scratched

Fail 24 Jul 2015 179,609 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

windscreen scratched

Pass 21 Apr 2014 160,173 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2014 160,173 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 143,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 143,858 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 135,511 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 135,511 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 124,750 miles

brak fluid level slightly low

Fail 18 Feb 2011 124,750 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) DANGEROUS

brak fluid level slightly low

Pass 26 Feb 2010 116,606 miles

slight damage on near side front wheel rim

universel fuel cap fitterd sealing ok point of test

Fail 26 Feb 2010 116,599 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

slight damage on near side front wheel rim

universel fuel cap fitterd sealing ok point of test

Pass 26 Feb 2009 109,183 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 109,183 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 93,895 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 79,314 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 79,314 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 VNA is a 2004 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 VNA, 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 VNA is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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