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DG04 YLZ

2004 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,536 mi
Last recorded161,536 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 161,536 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 327,641 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 317,706 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 317,677 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 305,477 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 305,475 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 292,826 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 29,282 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 266,715 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 266,712 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 240,203 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 240,201 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 207,323 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 172,608 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 134,580 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 96,923 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 96,923 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 87,753 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 YLZ 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 66.7%.

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 YLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG04 YLZ registered?

DG04 YLZ is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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