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DA53 MXV

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

71,091 mi
Last recorded71,091 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 MXV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2021 71,091 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 130,017 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 124,616 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 118,352 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 113,274 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 113,267 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 105,872 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 105,868 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 98,508 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 98,504 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 91,390 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 83,728 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 83,728 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 73,368 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2011 73,366 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 63,259 miles

Advise both front brake discs for wear

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Sep 2010 62,930 miles

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)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 46,076 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 46,076 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 31,418 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 19,175 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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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.

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DA53 MXV is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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