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DC53 EXH

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,364 mi
Last recorded141,364 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 141,364 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 141,072 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 126,702 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres edges getting bold

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

brake and fuel pipes slightly coroded

surface rust on some componants under the vehicle

Fail 29 Dec 2015 126,701 miles

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

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres edges getting bold

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

brake and fuel pipes slightly coroded

Pass 2 Sep 2014 122,088 miles

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

front wiperblades smearing windscreen

Pass 15 Aug 2013 111,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 100,378 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 100,371 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 93,561 miles

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

o/s rear fog light is slightly discoloured

Pass 28 Jul 2010 80,625 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 63,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under sheild fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 26 Jul 2008 49,644 miles

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

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

under tray fitted preventing full inspection of underside

Fail 26 Jul 2008 49,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

under tray fitted preventing full inspection of underside

Pass 11 Jul 2007 35,907 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 35,904 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 EXH is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EXH, 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 EXH is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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