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DA53 NBE

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,612 mi
Last recorded100,612 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 100,612 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 16 Dec 2019 97,145 miles

Rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 17 Dec 2018 91,222 miles

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2018 91,220 miles

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

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2017 85,336 miles

Nearside Front Brakes binding slightly

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 80,652 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 74,756 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres beginning to perish

Pass 30 Dec 2014 68,495 miles

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 60,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jan 2014 60,842 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Dec 2012 53,811 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 53,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 47,729 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 45,643 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 42,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 42,976 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 36,960 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 27,509 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 19,635 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 NBE is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 DA53 NBE, 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 NBE is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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