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AG53 DZX

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,173 mi
Last recorded66,173 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 DZX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 66,173 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 66,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 58,272 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sides front side/quarter panels corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2024 58,217 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sides front side/quarter panels corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2023 56,463 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2023 56,420 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 50,070 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 45,479 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 16 Jan 2019 44,470 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at flexi hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at flexi hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 43,068 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 41,269 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 38,402 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 35,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 33,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 31,532 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 29,366 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 27,216 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 24,673 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 21,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 21,265 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 18,488 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 14,546 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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AG53 DZX is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AG53 DZX, 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 AG53 DZX registered?

AG53 DZX is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is AG53 DZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG53 DZX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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