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DG04 YHE

2004 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

184,503 mi
Last recorded184,503 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 YHE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 184,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak!

reverse light inop.

Fail 2 Oct 2019 184,443 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak!

reverse light inop.

Fail 28 Sep 2019 184,354 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

chassis, coil springs, suspension componants,brakes and fuel lines corroded

exhaust shield close to tank slightly loose. would recommend to repair.

Pass 25 Sep 2018 170,019 miles

reverse light inop

Pass 28 Jul 2017 156,888 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate dteriorated

brake fluid level low

fuel filter loose fit in its housing clamp

oil leak front engine

reverse light not working

Pass 20 Jul 2016 148,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge & 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 148,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge & 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 140,378 miles

offside & nearside rear tyres tread low inner edges

reverse light not working

Pass 18 Jul 2014 131,935 miles

Offside & nearside rear tyres inner edges 2mm

Rear wiper blade split

Reverse light not working

Fail 16 Jul 2014 130,885 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside & nearside rear tyres inner edges 2mm

Rear wiper blade split

Reverse light not working

Pass 25 Jul 2013 121,058 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 121,058 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside and offside front brake discs worn.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 111,011 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 103,835 miles

Travel in parking brake lever.

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 94,193 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 92,684 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 92,184 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 92,184 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 78,597 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 YHE is a 2004 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YHE, 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 YHE is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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