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DG04 VWU

2004 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,430 mi
Last recorded121,430 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 VWU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 121,430 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 119,839 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 117,732 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Apr 2018 116,124 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 May 2017 114,395 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge & cut

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 May 2017 114,383 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge & cut

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2016 112,409 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 112,407 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 106,624 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2014 98,508 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 89,739 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 82,625 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 73,617 miles

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

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

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 15 Mar 2010 64,447 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 64,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 53,568 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 43,745 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 43,745 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 33,437 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 VWU is a 2004 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VWU, 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 VWU is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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