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DF53 CRU

2004 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,434 mi
Last recorded127,434 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 CRU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 127,434 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside front fog light lense damaged

reversing lamp inop

Fail 8 Sep 2018 127,434 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside front fog light lense damaged

reversing lamp inop

Pass 23 Sep 2017 118,615 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust clamp badly corroded and loose - joint feels secure for now

wheel bolts covers fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2017 118,615 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust clamp badly corroded and loose - joint feels secure for now

wheel bolts covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2016 108,126 miles

Nearside Front brake disc inner braking face lipped and corroding

Nearside Front tyre wearing low inner tread

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe to flexi starting to corrode

Offside Front brake disc inner braking face lipped and corroding

Offside Rear metal brake pipe to flexi starting to corrode

Rear both rear road springs corrode

both front to rear metal brake pipes in the mount clips starting top corrode

Fail 16 Sep 2016 108,126 miles

Nearside Front brake disc inner braking face lipped and corroding

Nearside Front tyre wearing low inner tread

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe to flexi starting to corrode

Offside Front brake disc inner braking face lipped and corroding

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear metal brake pipe to flexi starting to corrode

Rear both rear road springs corrode

both front to rear metal brake pipes in the mount clips starting top corrode

Pass 21 Sep 2015 95,692 miles

both rear tyres are worn close to limits

n/s/r Trailing arm bush is poor

Pass 19 Sep 2014 82,080 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 82,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 67,781 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 64,908 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 59,282 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 54,253 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 49,306 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 49,306 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 43,276 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 39,337 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 39,337 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 31,498 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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DF53 CRU is a 2004 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DF53 CRU, 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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DF53 CRU is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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