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DC53 NCY

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

92,977 mi
Last recorded92,977 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 NCY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 92,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 88,332 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 88,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 77,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 70,468 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 61,180 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 61,177 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 59,157 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 54,287 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 49,017 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 49,017 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 43,101 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 36,620 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 36,620 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 29,583 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 21,883 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 21,883 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 13,413 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 13,413 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)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 1,491 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 30,945 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 30,945 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 18,642 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 NCY is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NCY, 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 NCY is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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