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DG54 BZY

2004 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,502 mi
Last recorded68,502 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 BZY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 68,502 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 61,200 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n\s and o\s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2020 61,198 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n\s and o\s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened n\s and o\s rear bottom arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n\s and o\s rear trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n\s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n\s and o\s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2019 57,425 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o\s front bottom joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o\s front on caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s rear trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n\s (3.4 (b) (i))

n\s and o\s rear bottom arms coroded

Fail 31 Jul 2019 57,424 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken n\s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o\s front bottom joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o\s front on caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s rear trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n\s (3.4 (b) (i))

n\s and o\s rear bottom arms coroded

Pass 30 Jul 2018 51,701 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 51,701 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2017 46,438 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 38,042 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 25,924 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 15,224 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 15,223 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 12,768 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 12,768 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 12,131 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 11,477 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 10,844 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 10,844 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 9,809 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 8,711 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 7,121 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 BZY is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BZY, 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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DG54 BZY is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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