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DG04 VRM

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

193,162 mi
Last recorded193,162 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 VRM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 193,162 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 193,162 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 176,194 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 176,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 153,250 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 153,250 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 131,489 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 109,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 109,703 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 90,308 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 70,696 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 59,659 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 59,605 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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 VRM is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VRM, 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 VRM registered?

DG04 VRM is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2004.

Is DG04 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG04 VRM shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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