MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,099 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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)
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)
Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s n/s front brake discs worn on inside face
n/s and o/s front discs slight corrosion
n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking on side wall and tread area
Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
n/s/r and o/s/r tyres slight cracking
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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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