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DG04 VNK

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,002 mi
Last recorded112,002 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 112,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

front windscreen chipped

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2017 112,002 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

front windscreen chipped

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2016 96,465 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes unbonding

front windscreen chipped

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2016 96,465 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective rear centre (5.2.5b)

both rear trailing arm bushes unbonding

front windscreen chipped

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2015 89,134 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 89,134 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 82,743 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 82,743 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 74,240 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 64,584 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2011 53,196 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 48,259 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 41,454 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 33,292 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 27,222 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 VNK is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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