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DC53 NCX

2004 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

124,676 mi
Last recorded124,676 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 124,676 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

extensive surface rust to front and rear suspension and subframes

Fail 13 Feb 2024 124,650 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

extensive surface rust to front and rear suspension and subframes

Pass 7 Feb 2023 121,721 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 118,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 118,156 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 115,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 115,758 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 110,620 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 110,620 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 104,636 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 98,279 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 91,990 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 87,348 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 87,348 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 81,653 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre has very heavy wear to inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2014 75,299 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 69,338 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 61,612 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 53,192 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 46,282 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 38,052 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 30,993 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 22,241 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 NCX is a 2004 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NCX, 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 NCX is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 February 2004.

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