MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,177 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both discs) inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge, slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (2.4.C.1b)
nearside rear tyre worn inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
nearside rear tyre worn inner edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
nearside outer sill panel dented
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
front bomper stone guard damaged and insecure
nearside rear tyre sidewall gouged almost to cords
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DC53 BUJ is a 2004 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BUJ, 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 BUJ is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 February 2004.
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