MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,364 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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
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
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front wiperblades smearing windscreen
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
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s rear fog light is slightly discoloured
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
under sheild fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection
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
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
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?
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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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What year was DC53 EXH registered?
DC53 EXH is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 February 2004.
Is DC53 EXH safe to buy?
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