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DC53 FDA

2004 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,099 mi
Last recorded95,099 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 FDA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 95,099 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 94,862 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drivers outer door handle sticks

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 90,527 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer door handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 90,527 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Position light (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer door handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 87,724 miles

FRONT WIPERS SMEARY

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 1956015 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on edges 1956015 (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

front 2 rear brake pipes coated in greASE

Fail 3 May 2018 87,723 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

FRONT WIPERS SMEARY

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 1956015 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on edges 1956015 (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces very corrode with very reduces braking surfaces (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

front 2 rear brake pipes coated in greASE

Pass 25 Apr 2017 74,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm perished and cracked 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm cracked and perished 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces very corroded with reduced braking surfaces (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 74,793 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm perished and cracked 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm cracked and perished 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces very corroded with reduced braking surfaces (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 66,459 miles

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

o/s n/s front brake discs worn on inside face

Pass 17 Feb 2015 60,816 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 56,430 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 50,899 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 46,757 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 41,677 miles

n/s and o/s front discs slight corrosion

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking on side wall and tread area

Pass 5 Feb 2010 36,678 miles

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres slight cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2009 23,048 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 27,843 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 22,222 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 21,039 miles

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 FDA is a 2004 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FDA, 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 FDA is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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