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DF53 CTO

2004 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,882 mi
Last recorded95,882 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 95,882 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 90,799 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 90,799 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 84,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 88v (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 77,592 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 72,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Apr 2014 67,161 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 62,487 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 57,703 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 54,881 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 48,796 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 42,741 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 37,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2008 37,464 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 33,535 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 33,535 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 CTO 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 81.3%.

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 DF53 CTO, 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 DF53 CTO registered?

DF53 CTO is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 January 2004.

Is DF53 CTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 CTO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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