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DE53 VRP

2004 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,297 mi
Last recorded107,297 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 VRP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2014 107,297 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 107,297 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 101,528 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 98,003 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 78,865 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 78,865 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 69,309 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 59,318 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 59,318 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 47,667 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 37,744 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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DE53 VRP is a 2004 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DE53 VRP, 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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What year was DE53 VRP registered?

DE53 VRP is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 January 2004.

Is DE53 VRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 VRP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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