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DC53 FDG

2004 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

175,592 mi
Last recorded175,592 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 FDG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 175,592 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 175,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 167,614 miles

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

slight corrosion to inner rear sill areas

Pass 3 Feb 2017 161,730 miles

corrosion to inner sill areas

rear trailing arms bushes perished

Pass 29 Jan 2016 145,870 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 145,870 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 95,425 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 91,230 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 86,370 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 83,195 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 79,187 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 74,537 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 68,705 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 62,584 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 56,593 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 56,593 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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 FDG is a 2004 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 FDG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DC53 FDG registered?

DC53 FDG is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is DC53 FDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC53 FDG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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