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DG54 CKL

2004 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

183,299 mi
Last recorded183,299 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 CKL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 183,299 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 183,298 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 181,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 179,864 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 177,250 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 171,404 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 165,398 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 165,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 159,108 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 150,940 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 142,341 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 135,964 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 135,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 132,459 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 122,994 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 122,994 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 119,078 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 115,303 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 115,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 110,053 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 105,166 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 105,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 92,932 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 92,932 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

low reading on o/s parking brake

Pass 16 Sep 2008 77,037 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 77,037 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2007 53,575 miles

same advise notes as number 224404157283 except note on front brake distortion

Fail 11 Sep 2007 53,575 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nail in offside rear tyre

noise from gearbox area

offside headlight on high limit

oil leak suspect transmission

slight damage offside front tyre outer wall

slight distortion front brakes

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 CKL is a 2004 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 DG54 CKL, 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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What year was DG54 CKL registered?

DG54 CKL is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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