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DF53 CTZ

2004 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,716 mi
Last recorded108,716 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 108,716 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

breather pipe split

Fail 9 Dec 2023 108,643 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

breather pipe split

Pass 17 Dec 2022 100,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 92,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 86,633 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 86,633 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 81,124 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 81,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 77,719 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 77,718 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested image incorrect (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 75,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in tread close to excess

Pass 9 Jun 2016 72,814 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 8 Jun 2016 72,813 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine management lamp displays a fault

exhaust rattles-CAT section

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 17 Jun 2015 65,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 65,347 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 May 2014 58,460 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 May 2014 58,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 53,340 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 53,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 45,247 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 45,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 43,939 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 38,954 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 38,954 miles

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

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

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

both front discs lipped

Pass 20 Jan 2010 34,374 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 30,131 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 25,601 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 24 Jan 2007 20,958 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 CTZ is a 2004 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 CTZ, 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 DF53 CTZ registered?

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

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