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DC53 EYR

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

129,752 mi
Last recorded129,752 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 EYR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 129,752 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 129,752 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 121,051 miles

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

off side rear tyre close to wear indicators.

Fail 9 Apr 2015 121,051 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

off side rear tyre close to wear indicators.

Pass 14 Apr 2014 112,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 112,087 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2013 103,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 103,979 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 96,963 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 96,963 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

reverse light not working

Pass 27 Apr 2011 87,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 74,051 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 6 Apr 2009 62,106 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 62,106 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 49,812 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 49,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Obstruction hanging from interior mirror, moved to gear lever

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 30,874 miles

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

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

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 EYR is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EYR, 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 EYR is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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