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DC53 BUJ

2004 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,177 mi
Last recorded137,177 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 BUJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 137,177 miles

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))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 114,492 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 114,492 miles

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)

Pass 20 May 2016 89,575 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 May 2016 89,575 miles

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 75,762 miles

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2015 75,762 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 51,514 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 26,139 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 26,102 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 26,102 miles

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 21,645 miles

nearside outer sill panel dented

Pass 2 Feb 2010 15,913 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 15,913 miles

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 11,784 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 11,784 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 8,494 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 1,178 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 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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