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DG04 XXM

2004 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

100,187 mi
Last recorded100,187 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 XXM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 100,187 miles

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

Front Radiator Support Corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Spring Corroded

Offside Rear Bumper Damaged

Rear Both Springs Corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Subframe / Suspension Corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2023 100,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Radiator Support Corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Spring Corroded

Offside Rear Bumper Damaged

Rear Both Springs Corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Subframe / Suspension Corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2022 94,615 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all chassis and suspension getting corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2021 88,732 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Spring Corroded

Offside Rear Bumper Damaged

Rear Both Springs Corroded

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All Chassis / Suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 84,542 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes corroded ()

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 84,541 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes corroded ()

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 79,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 74,069 miles

Advise both rear brake ferrells corroded.

Advise both rear coil spring corroded.

Advise both rear tyre walls cracked.

Advise front brake pipes corroded.

Pass 19 Jul 2017 72,270 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear. (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front os and ns (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system front bracket broken but system is adequately supported and not likely to become detached.

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 72,267 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear. (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front os and ns (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system front bracket broken but system is adequately supported and not likely to become detached.

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 70,179 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear and both front (3.6.B.2c)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2015 67,065 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 67,065 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 63,398 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 60,727 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 60,700 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 57,810 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 57,792 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 55,428 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2010 52,377 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 52,377 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 May 2009 48,463 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 31,012 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 10,510 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 9,053 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 XXM is a 2004 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XXM, 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 XXM is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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