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DG04 YHC

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

107,698 mi
Last recorded107,698 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 107,698 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 105,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn heavy corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 104,510 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 104,299 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 104,042 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 103,302 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 92,334 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 92,334 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 91,338 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 52,419 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 50,787 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 48,668 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 46,617 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 44,273 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 41,309 miles
Pass 13 May 2010
Pass 26 May 2009 34,521 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 34,521 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 30,356 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 15,517 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 YHC is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YHC, 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 YHC registered?

DG04 YHC is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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