MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,091 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
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))
Rear parking brake has little reserve travel
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
both sides inner sills slightly corroded
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front on 3mm and slight wear on outer edge
Nearside Front to rear brake pipe corroded
Offside Rear tyre on 2mm worn on inner edge just legal
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front coil springs corroded
both rear coil springs corroded
exhaust front section has slight leak of gases
front brake discs worn
gearbox has oil leaks
nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise
offside front inner wing brake pipe corroded
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front on 3mm and slight wear on outer edge
Nearside Front to rear brake pipe corroded
Offside Rear tyre on 2mm worn on inner edge just legal
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front coil springs corroded
both rear coil springs corroded
exhaust front section has slight leak of gases
front brake discs worn
gearbox has oil leaks
nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise
offside front inner wing brake pipe corroded
nearside front mud flap insecure
offside rear tyre on 3mm
rear subframe corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front coil springs corroded
both front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion
both rear coil springs corroded
front brake discs corroded and worn
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front coil springs corroded
both front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion
both rear coil springs corroded
front brake discs corroded and worn
nearside front mud flap insecure
offside rear tyre on 3mm
rear subframe corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front coil springs corroded
both rear coil springs corroded
exhaust manifold to head slight leak of gases
front brake discs corroded and worn
offside rear tyre on 3mm on both edges
slight corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front coil springs corroded
both rear coil springs corroded
exhaust manifold to head slight leak of gases
front brake discs corroded and worn
offside rear tyre on 3mm on both edges
slight corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes
both front coil springs
front brake discs have slight wear
nearside rear tyre on 3mm worn on inner edge and slight distorsion in tread
slight corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes
slight travel on handbrake
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre on 3mm
slight corrosion on both rear coil springs
slight corrosion on front coil springs
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside front tyre on 3mm
slight corrosion on both rear coil springs
slight corrosion on front coil springs
both front coil springs corroded
both rear coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
both front coil springs corroded
both rear coil springs corroded
front brake discs corroded and worn
Advise both front brake discs for wear
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advise both front brake discs for wear
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
DA53 MXV is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 DA53 MXV, 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
How do I check the history of DA53 MXV?
You can check the full history of DA53 MXV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was DA53 MXV registered?
DA53 MXV is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 2004.
Is DA53 MXV safe to buy?
The MOT history for DA53 MXV shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DA53 MXV have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DA53 MXV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.