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DG04 XXK

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

78,032 mi
Last recorded78,032 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 9 May 2022 78,032 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Off side front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Near side front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

General underbody corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front, off side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyre edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2021 74,618 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody, suspension components corroded

Fail 10 May 2021 74,613 miles

Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering Near side front outer sill (6.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody, suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2020 70,711 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 70,710 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 65,881 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 65,881 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 60,793 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 60,691 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 55,798 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 55,798 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 50,250 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 50,250 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 45,179 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 40,961 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 40,957 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 40,855 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 40,392 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 38,958 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 38,958 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 36,997 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 36,997 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 33,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre close to shoulder (195-60-15v)

Nearside front tyre soft

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 29,371 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 29,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 23,814 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 16,869 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 XXK is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 XXK, 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 XXK is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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