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DG04 YOF

2004 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

151,025 mi
Last recorded151,025 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 YOF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 151,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake foot pedal anti slip device worn

clutch foot pedal anti slip device missing.

exhaust system heat shield insecure

Fail 7 Apr 2017 151,025 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake foot pedal anti slip device worn

clutch foot pedal anti slip device missing.

exhaust system heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2016 114,129 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2016 114,129 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering rack gaiter split Both (2.2.D.2d)

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2015 140,878 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 136,788 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 130,390 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Clutch pedal rubber missing

N/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Nail in offside front tyre

O/s front tyre valve starting to perrish

Fail 27 Apr 2013 130,389 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Clutch pedal rubber missing

N/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Nail in offside front tyre

O/s front tyre valve starting to perrish

Pass 23 Apr 2012 121,825 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 121,825 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2011 111,039 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 111,039 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

brake pedal rubber deteriorating

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

offside washer jet not working

oil leak

Pass 4 May 2010 102,748 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip rubber is worn

engine undertray fitted

front tyres wearing on inside edges

headlamps have beam deflectors fitted

Fail 4 May 2010 102,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip rubber is worn

engine undertray fitted

front tyres wearing on inside edges

headlamps have beam deflectors fitted

offside rear tyre feathered on inside edge

Pass 21 Apr 2009 97,927 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 91,925 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 91,925 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 78,489 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 YOF is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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