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DC53 NAA

2004 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,082 mi
Last recorded113,082 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 NAA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 113,082 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 113,061 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 108,791 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 108,764 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2024 103,484 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 103,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 97,976 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 93,615 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 87,519 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear corrosion present on inner sill

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear corrosion present on inner sill

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear corrosion present on suspension components

corrosion present on front sub frame

Fail 27 Jan 2021 87,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear corrosion present on inner sill

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear corrosion present on inner sill

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear corrosion present on suspension components

corrosion present on front sub frame

Pass 29 Jan 2020 82,337 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Nearside Rear corrosion present on inner sill

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear corrosion present on inner sill

corrosion present on front sub frame

corrosion present on rear suspension components

Fail 28 Jan 2020 82,337 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Nearside Rear corrosion present on inner sill

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear corrosion present on inner sill

corrosion present on front sub frame

corrosion present on rear suspension components

Pass 24 Jan 2019 75,345 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 75,344 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 69,176 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 69,176 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 63,024 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 63,020 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2016 55,831 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 55,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 48,893 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 43,338 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 43,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 36,772 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 30,852 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 30,852 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 25,855 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 16,637 miles

near side rear tyre down to 2.5mm(1.6mm=legal limit)

slight play starting in nearside front anti roll bar link

Fail 9 Mar 2010 16,637 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre down to 2.5mm(1.6mm=legal limit)

slight play starting in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 6 Mar 2009 30,420 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 20,358 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 20,358 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 12,044 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 11,037 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 11,037 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 NAA is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NAA, 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 NAA is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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