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DC53 EVU

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

217,356 mi
Last recorded217,356 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 EVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 217,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 211,687 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 211,687 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 210,144 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 210,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 202,245 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 204,244 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 196,962 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 188,405 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 179,060 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 170,323 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 159,532 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 149,482 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 139,898 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 129,213 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 118,610 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 107,520 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 98,047 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 87,363 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 EVU is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EVU, 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 EVU registered?

DC53 EVU is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 February 2004.

Is DC53 EVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC53 EVU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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