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DG04 XXJ

2004 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

50,673 mi
Last recorded50,673 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 XXJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 50,673 miles

Rear All suspension at the rear corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2020 45,145 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear tie bar and suspension arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 45,145 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear tie bar and suspension arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 43,332 miles

all steel brake pipes corroding

oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2018 42,611 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 41,587 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 11 Jul 2017 41,587 miles

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

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

oil leak

rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Jul 2016 40,101 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 37,987 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 36,246 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 34,815 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 33,327 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 31,173 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 28,499 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 24,662 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 20,236 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 15,775 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 XXJ is a 2004 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XXJ, 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 XXJ registered?

DG04 XXJ is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 May 2004.

Is DG04 XXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG04 XXJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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