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DC53 FCX

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,347 mi
Last recorded123,347 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 FCX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 123,347 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 118,484 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 109,530 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONGLY ADVISE - BOTH FRONT DISCS IN VERY POOR CONDITION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN UNEVENLY AND PERISHED

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 100,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joiner (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ball joint housing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

engine breather pipe / vacuum hose split under inlet manifold - will cause idle speed / fuelling fl uctuation

Fail 16 Dec 2017 100,699 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear on offside floor (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear on offside floor (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joiner (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded heavily corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ball joint housing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

engine breather pipe / vacuum hose split under inlet manifold - will cause idle speed / fuelling fl uctuation

Pass 19 Dec 2016 98,575 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 98,575 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 Dec 2015 94,987 miles

rear number plate deteriating

Fail 21 Dec 2015 94,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 6 Jan 2015 92,850 miles

play in offside front anti roll bar link

rear number plate deteriating

Fail 6 Jan 2015 92,850 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

play in offside front anti roll bar link

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 24 Jan 2014 89,302 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 89,302 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 82,663 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 75,206 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 68,653 miles

both front anti roll bar upper dust covers torn

near side rear tyre perished

windscreen wipers only just met MOT standards

Pass 26 Jan 2010 59,288 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 59,287 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 49,625 miles

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 28 Jan 2008 40,037 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 40,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 FCX is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FCX, 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 FCX is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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