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DC53 HFA

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

174,885 mi
Last recorded174,885 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 174,885 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 160,639 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 146,503 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 135,099 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 135,099 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 123,210 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion started in various places

Fail 3 Jan 2014 123,210 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion started in various places

Pass 11 Jan 2013 109,376 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 87,234 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 66,557 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 43,900 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 36,013 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 29,586 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 22,501 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 HFA is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HFA, 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 HFA registered?

DC53 HFA is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2004.

Is DC53 HFA safe to buy?

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