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DC53 EZN

2004 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

184,163 mi
Last recorded184,163 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 EZN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 184,163 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Road springs corroded

Fail 15 May 2014 184,037 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Road springs corroded

Pass 17 May 2013 170,873 miles

All road springs have corrosion

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 May 2013 170,852 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

All road springs have corrosion

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2012 158,137 miles

Brake discs poor

Slight damage to nearside tyre sidewall

Some brake imbalance

Pass 20 May 2011 143,629 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 19 May 2011 143,580 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 128,158 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2010 128,058 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 114,308 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 106,696 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 96,833 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 93,533 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 93,533 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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 EZN is a 2004 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 EZN, 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 EZN registered?

DC53 EZN is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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