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DC53 NCN

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,310 mi
Last recorded131,310 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 NCN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 131,310 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 117,933 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 110,874 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 101,391 miles

n/s o/s rear disc's pitted

Pass 11 Apr 2011 92,204 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s o/s rear disc's pitted

Fail 11 Apr 2011 92,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s o/s rear disc's pitted

Pass 14 Apr 2010 83,890 miles

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

Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 83,870 miles

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 72,076 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 60,055 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 60,052 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 42,534 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 NCN is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NCN, 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 NCN registered?

DC53 NCN is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 February 2004.

Is DC53 NCN safe to buy?

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