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DG04 YHT

2004 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

242,552 mi
Last recorded242,552 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 242,552 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 234,931 miles

Heatshield above exhaust insecure

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 6 Mar 2017 225,450 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2016 217,730 miles

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

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

brake and clutch pedal anti slip devices worn and split

engine oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2016 217,730 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

brake and clutch pedal anti slip devices worn and split

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 210,566 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2015 210,446 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2014 202,357 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 194,817 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 178,167 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 168,513 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 168,512 miles

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 156,720 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 144,813 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 144,813 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 131,952 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 122,439 miles

inner edge of nearside front tyre tread has slight wear

Pass 28 Mar 2007 77,008 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 YHT is a 2004 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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