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DG04 YOE

2004 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

122,134 mi
Last recorded122,134 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 YOE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2022 122,134 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 119,260 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 117,885 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 113,890 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 110,223 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Mar 2018 110,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 107,351 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Front wipers smearing

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 103,215 miles

all 4 tyres worn unevenly

oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2016 103,213 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all 4 tyres worn unevenly

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 100,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 97,381 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 94,580 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 94,580 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 90,992 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 87,002 miles

ALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

HEADER TANK ON MIN LEVEL POSS WATER LEAK

REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED AND CORRODING

WIPERS SIGNS OF SMEARING

Fail 9 Mar 2011 87,002 miles

ALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

HEADER TANK ON MIN LEVEL POSS WATER LEAK

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED AND CORRODING

WIPERS SIGNS OF SMEARING

Pass 19 Mar 2010 81,859 miles

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

all tyres starting to perish and crack on side walls

Pass 18 Mar 2009 75,558 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 67,391 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 67,389 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2007 67,014 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 67,014 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 YOE is a 2004 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YOE, 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 YOE is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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