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DC53 MYD

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,628 mi
Last recorded124,628 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 124,628 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 119,338 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 119,337 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 116,469 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 111,586 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front screen has slight scratches

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 May 2018 111,579 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front screen has slight scratches

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 May 2017 107,961 miles

Gearbox has slight oil leak

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 May 2017 107,951 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported X 2 (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Gearbox has slight oil leak

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 105,321 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 97,752 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 87,914 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 87,914 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 79,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 79,760 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 75,539 miles

n/s/f tyre has 3mm tread

n/s/r tyre has 3.5mm tread

o/s/f tyre has 3mm tread

o/s/r tyre has 3.5mm tread

Fail 20 Jun 2012 75,539 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre has 3mm tread

n/s/r tyre has 3.5mm tread

o/s/f tyre has 3mm tread

o/s/r tyre has 3.5mm tread

Fail 21 Jun 2011 70,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres worn low and in poor condition we recomend they be renewed

Pass 21 Jun 2011 70,953 miles

both rear tyres worn low and in poor condition we recomend they be renewed

Pass 15 Jun 2010 66,860 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 66,860 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2009 62,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 62,588 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 55,625 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 52,377 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 42,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

will need f/pads replasing in 2-4000 milis

Pass 26 Jan 2007 42,619 miles

will need f/pads replasing in 2-4000 milis

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 MYD is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MYD, 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 MYD is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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