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DA53 UDE

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,627 mi
Last recorded127,627 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 127,627 miles

EML on

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 127,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

EML on

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 124,024 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 124,024 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 120,351 miles

radiator support bracket damaged

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 114,241 miles

exhaust blowing

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Jan 2014 114,239 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

exhaust blowing

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

play in osf drop link

play in osr wheel bearing

Pass 1 Feb 2013 109,051 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 95,842 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 95,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsr tyre tread outer & inner has cracks & perished due to age

Pass 1 Feb 2011 82,776 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 82,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 72,198 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 69,047 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 66,971 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 56,436 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 42,368 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 UDE is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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