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DG04 VNX

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,174 mi
Last recorded103,174 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 VNX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 103,174 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 95,671 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 84,230 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Fail 24 Aug 2016 84,230 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 1 Sep 2015 74,145 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 73,985 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 64,897 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 61,218 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 57,444 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

the exhaust front flexi section and the mount brackets are corroded

the o/s/r tyre is worn to 3mm tread depth and has started to perish

Pass 22 Oct 2011 52,857 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs scorred & worn

Pass 2 Oct 2010 48,393 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 43,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2008 37,380 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 31,504 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 VNX is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VNX, 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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What year was DG04 VNX registered?

DG04 VNX is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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