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DC53 BGY

2004 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

152,562 mi
Last recorded152,562 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 BGY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 152,562 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension component corroded slightly

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 28 May 2019 152,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned bulb (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension component corroded slightly

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 23 May 2018 149,094 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2018 149,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 144,760 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 140,076 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 138,458 miles

eml light on

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 May 2015 138,458 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

eml light on

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2014 135,941 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2014 135,941 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2013 133,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 130,081 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 130,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nearside & offside rear suspension coil spring corrode up.

nearside front suspension anti roll bar link balljoint some play & boot damage.

Pass 27 May 2011 123,706 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2010 114,709 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 May 2010 114,709 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 107,514 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 107,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2008 100,489 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 89,667 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 89,653 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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DC53 BGY is a 2004 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BGY, 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 BGY is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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