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DC53 BDV

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,520 mi
Last recorded81,520 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2025 81,520 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 79,475 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 77,747 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 75,260 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 71,663 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 66,313 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 61,672 miles

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 9 Feb 2018 60,640 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 58,700 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 55,381 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 52,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

air breather pipe collapsed

Pass 28 Jan 2014 49,731 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 46,097 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 42,291 miles

very slight play offside front anti roll bar outer link rod lower ball joint

Pass 31 Jan 2011 37,399 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 34,652 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 29,532 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 25,583 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 17,874 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 BDV 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 100%.

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 BDV, 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 BDV registered?

DC53 BDV is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 February 2004.

Is DC53 BDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC53 BDV shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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