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DA53 UDZ

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,636 mi
Last recorded86,636 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 86,636 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both mirrors poor condition. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fuel filler pipes corroded

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 86,636 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested both o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both mirrors poor condition. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear fuel filler pipes corroded

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 80,632 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 77,855 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 73,428 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

windscreen wipers intermittent fault

Pass 9 Sep 2017 69,551 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 67,813 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 67,770 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 64,325 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 59,993 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 57,643 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 54,644 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 54,644 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front wiper blade has slight movement

puncture nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2011 51,238 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 47,265 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2009 43,035 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 38,705 miles

nail in tread n/s/f tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2007 33,218 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 33,218 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)

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 UDZ is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver 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 UDZ, 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 UDZ is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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