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DG54 BZU

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

183,213 mi
Last recorded183,213 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 BZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 183,213 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front outer wing bottom loose

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 175,911 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 167,441 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 152,713 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 142,624 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 132,115 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 122,778 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 115,862 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 115,862 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 110,108 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 105,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in o/s rack end

Pass 20 Jun 2012 98,792 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 92,757 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 92,757 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 86,569 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 86,557 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 80,882 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 73,842 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 67,077 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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DG54 BZU is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 DG54 BZU, 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 DG54 BZU registered?

DG54 BZU is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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The MOT history for DG54 BZU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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