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DC53 NZX

2004 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,551 mi
Last recorded93,551 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 NZX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2018 93,551 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Braking system leaking Brake pipe along floor (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2017 91,621 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 85,457 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 81,298 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 81,298 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2014 78,281 miles

both front springs heavily corroded

both rear springs corroded

both rear trailing arm bushs perished

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

off side sill damaged

tested when wet

Fail 25 Mar 2014 78,280 miles

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

both front springs heavily corroded

both rear springs corroded

both rear trailing arm bushs perished

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

off side sill damaged

tested when wet

Pass 20 Apr 2013 76,433 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Mar 2012 72,808 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 70,974 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 67,864 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 May 2009 58,004 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 58,004 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 May 2008 42,543 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 29,014 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 29,014 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 NZX is a 2004 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NZX, 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 NZX registered?

DC53 NZX is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 February 2004.

Is DC53 NZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC53 NZX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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