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DC53 BHP

2004 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,116 mi
Last recorded116,116 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 BHP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 116,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 109,492 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 99,475 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake effort has just met with legal requirement of 16%

Pass 18 Jul 2017 87,995 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken but has temporary repair that is secure

Fail 18 Jul 2017 87,995 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

rear exhaust bracket broken but has temporary repair that is secure

Pass 3 Jun 2016 87,531 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 86,670 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 86,670 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 85,831 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 84,399 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 84,399 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 82,620 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 74,921 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 74,921 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 63,959 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 53,636 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 42,410 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 31,972 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 BHP is a 2004 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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