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DC53 AXF

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

64,209 mi
Last recorded64,209 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 AXF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 64,209 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 56,100 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 56,100 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2017 48,255 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Jul 2016 42,087 miles

Front both anti roll ball links worn

Front wish born bushes slightly cracked

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

Rear axle slightly rusted

Rear fuel pips slightly rusted

Pass 9 Jan 2015 34,955 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 33,980 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 31,539 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 31,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 27,867 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 27,790 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 23,634 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 20,688 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 17,652 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 14,341 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 71,360 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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DC53 AXF is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DC53 AXF, 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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What year was DC53 AXF registered?

DC53 AXF is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is DC53 AXF safe to buy?

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