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DG04 VNR

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,216 mi
Last recorded173,216 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 VNR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 173,216 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 149,580 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

coolant weep from engine

front tyres worn on inside edges

slight play in front anti-roll bar D bushes

Fail 21 May 2014 149,580 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

coolant weep from engine

front tyres worn on inside edges

slight play in front anti-roll bar D bushes

Pass 20 May 2013 132,608 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 127,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all tyres that are fitted to this vehicle have stepped treads. The offside front tyre is heavily worn on the inner edge though so replacement is highly recommeded

childseat fitted to the offside rear 3 point seatbelt

engine covers are in place

unable to fully assess the rear suspension coil springs due to the suspension arrangement

Fail 14 May 2011 120,318 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 14 May 2011 120,318 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 111,203 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking sidewall ok at time of test

o/s/f tyre cracking sidewall ok at time of test

parking brake at 17% brakes need to be checked

Pass 16 May 2009 102,356 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 94,660 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 94,658 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)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 87,181 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 VNR is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VNR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG04 VNR registered?

DG04 VNR is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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