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DC53 BYX

2004 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,092 mi
Last recorded156,092 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 BYX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 156,092 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 151,230 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 147,133 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 126,798 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 126,798 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 107,655 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 BYX is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DC53 BYX registered?

DC53 BYX is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 February 2004.

Is DC53 BYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC53 BYX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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