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DF53 CUJ

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,626 mi
Last recorded130,626 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 CUJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 130,626 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 115,274 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth and clutch pedal pad (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective centre section front brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective over-axle pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear exhaust heat shield/s coming loose

Wipers self-park defective

Fail 26 Jul 2019 115,274 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth and clutch pedal pad (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective centre section front brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective over-axle pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear exhaust heat shield/s coming loose

Wipers self-park defective

Pass 4 Aug 2018 102,840 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2018 102,840 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 88,668 miles

Last but one rear exhaust bracket corroded off and some heat shield loose - may cause rattle

Fail 15 Jul 2017 88,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Last but one rear exhaust bracket corroded off and some heat shield loose - may cause rattle

Pass 26 Jul 2016 73,334 miles

Centre center exhaust bracket corroded and snapped off, still supported ok

Fail 26 Jul 2016 73,334 miles

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

Centre center exhaust bracket corroded and snapped off, still supported ok

Fail 2 Jul 2016 72,606 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 61,266 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front discs corroding been standing

Pass 7 Aug 2013 60,629 miles

Advise rear wiper blade worn out ; both fronts in poor condition.

Pass 3 Jan 2012 47,269 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 43,419 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 38,799 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 34,825 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 30,348 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 24,404 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 CUJ is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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