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DA53 UDB

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

100,510 mi
Last recorded100,510 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 UDB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2026 100,510 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1956015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2025 95,703 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive + REAR WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 98,839 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth + CLUTCH PEDAL (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive TRAILING ARM AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive TRAILING ARM AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 31 Mar 2023 98,839 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth + CLUTCH PEDAL WEARING SMOOTH (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive TRAILING ARM MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive TRAILING ARM AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 98,838 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth + CLUTCH PEDAL WEARING SMOOTH (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive TRAILING ARM MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive TRAILING ARM AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 93,889 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth + CLUTCH RUBBER SMOOTH (1.1.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 88,901 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER WORN SMOOTH

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 87,826 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER WORN SMOOTH

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 84,355 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 80,674 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 77,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 77,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 74,194 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 67,872 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 63,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 63,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 58,576 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 58,576 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 53,528 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 53,519 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 49,352 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 49,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 45,004 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 40,607 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 34,565 miles

handbrake cables ageing

some corrosion starting front subframe

some corrossion starting front lower suspension arms

Pass 29 Jan 2007 29,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 UDB is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 UDB, 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 UDB is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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