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DC53 BGF

2004 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,755 mi
Last recorded128,755 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 BGF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 128,755 miles

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

nearside front tyre badly worn inside edge

nearside outer cv boot pinholed

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

screen scratched

various steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 16 Nov 2018 128,755 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre badly worn inside edge

nearside outer cv boot pinholed

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

screen scratched

various steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 13 Oct 2017 123,050 miles

nearside outer cv boot pinholed

screen scratched

Fail 13 Oct 2017 123,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

nearside outer cv boot pinholed

screen scratched

Pass 10 Oct 2016 117,337 miles

both rear tyres worn to approx 2.5mm, nearside wearing uneven inside edge

corrosion nearside rear sill

front tyres wearing edges

nearside outer cv boot pinholed

screen scratched

Fail 10 Oct 2016 117,337 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres worn to approx 2.5mm, nearside wearing uneven inside edge

corrosion nearside rear sill

front tyres wearing edges

nearside outer cv boot pinholed

screen scratched

Pass 14 Oct 2015 111,488 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

screen scratched

Pass 5 Sep 2014 105,117 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front wiper blades split on ends

Pass 2 Sep 2013 101,580 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 97,381 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 89,855 miles

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

air bag light on

oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Feb 2010 79,876 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2009 72,877 miles

Handbrake lever high

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2008 61,268 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 61,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 52,566 miles

engine management light on

Pass 13 Dec 2006 49,845 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 BGF is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BGF, 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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DC53 BGF is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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