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DG04 VNE

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

147,193 mi
Last recorded147,193 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 VNE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 147,193 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2015 147,193 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2014 130,255 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 119,401 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 119,118 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 108,461 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2012 108,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

rear springs corroded.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 102,046 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 102,046 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 87,114 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 87,114 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 71,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 71,327 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 57,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 57,147 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 42,169 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 VNE is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VNE, 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 VNE is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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