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DC53 BHV

2004 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,365 mi
Last recorded156,365 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 156,365 miles

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Rear nearside tyre is starting to crack and perish

Slight play in both front lower suspension ball joints

Fail 18 Oct 2018 156,364 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Rear nearside tyre is starting to crack and perish

Slight play in both front lower suspension ball joints

Pass 26 Sep 2017 156,102 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 156,098 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 143,154 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 142,755 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mountings broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 115,307 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 115,307 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 94,241 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 94,234 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2013 92,835 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 82,256 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 70,988 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 60,124 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 48,512 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 35,314 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 21,697 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 18,835 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 BHV 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 72.2%.

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

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