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DG04 VOB

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

300,773 mi
Last recorded300,773 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 300,773 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 287,303 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 268,677 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Pass 9 Aug 2012 245,875 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 245,875 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside 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)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 213,338 miles

slight imbalence on rear brakes,o/s inner cvboot leaking ,part worn tyres fitted,n/s rear tyre starting to perish.

Fail 27 Jul 2011 212,837 miles

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

slight imbalence on rear brakes,o/s inner cvboot leaking ,part worn tyres fitted,n/s rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 2 Jun 2010 125,794 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 125,794 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2009 50,980 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 35,765 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 21,218 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 VOB is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 VOB, 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 VOB is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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