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DF53 CTU

2004 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

119,804 mi
Last recorded119,804 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 CTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 119,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant level below minimum

oil below minimum

Fail 28 Dec 2018 119,801 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working headlight (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

coolant level below minimum

oil below minimum

Pass 12 Dec 2017 103,998 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Dec 2017 103,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Dec 2016 86,916 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 69,904 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 57,190 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 50,235 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 46,657 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 44,244 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 38,990 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 31,558 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 25,634 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 22,857 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 19,947 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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DF53 CTU is a 2004 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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