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DG04 VPK

2004 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

208,969 mi
Last recorded208,969 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 VPK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 208,969 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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2015 200,363 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 200,354 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

E/M light on

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body damage

under body corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2014 193,699 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 188,420 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

engine has a slight oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2013 188,395 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

engine has a slight oil leak

Pass 3 May 2012 184,225 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 180,278 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 20 May 2011 180,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2007

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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 VPK is a 2004 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VPK, 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 VPK is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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