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DC53 AYW

2004 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

50,439 mi
Last recorded50,439 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 AYW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 50,439 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 45,716 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 45,716 miles

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 40,188 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 35,696 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))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 34,802 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 34,787 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 34,557 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 33,740 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 32,964 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 32,379 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 30,322 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 29,633 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 29,485 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 29,354 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 28,084 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 26,572 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 23,788 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 21,665 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 16,959 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 11,972 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 AYW is a 2004 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 AYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DC53 AYW registered?

DC53 AYW is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 February 2004.

Is DC53 AYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC53 AYW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DC53 AYW have outstanding finance?

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