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DG54 CHC

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

145,525 mi
Last recorded145,525 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 CHC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 145,525 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 145,523 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2018 132,830 miles

Rear Child seat fitted to n/s/r, unable to carry out check

Pass 20 May 2017 124,959 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield broken

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear inner sills (6.1.A.1)

both pedal rubbers wearing down

coil spring corroded both nearside springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 113,884 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar slight play

Nearside Front tyre outer edge closeto legal limit

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall soft and worn on outer edge

Pass 2 May 2015 102,343 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

w/blades worn

Pass 1 May 2014 86,035 miles

Front exhaust flexible pipe in poor condition

Fail 1 May 2014 86,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front exhaust flexible pipe in poor condition

Pass 9 May 2013 81,679 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 78,866 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 75,147 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 71,656 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 67,298 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 60,294 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 51,338 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 CHC is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 CHC, 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 CHC registered?

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

Is DG54 CHC safe to buy?

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