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DF53 CUO

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

157,190 mi
Last recorded157,190 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 157,190 miles

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

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 22 Feb 2021 152,441 miles

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

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

both rear upper shock absorber top suspension mountings corroded/weak

Pass 19 Feb 2020 146,835 miles

both rear inner wheel arches heavily corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2020 146,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both rear inner wheel arches heavily corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2019 137,271 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

all suspension

fuel neck pipe corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2017 132,891 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 129,047 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 125,292 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 125,292 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 120,050 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 115,128 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 109,148 miles

n/s/f tyre is wearing edges slightly, o/s/f link bar dust cover is slightly damaged, exhaust center bracket is broken but does not insecure the exhaust fitment

Pass 3 Feb 2012 102,654 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 91,192 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 91,192 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 78,828 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 63,347 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 63,347 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 51,008 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 38,653 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2007 38,653 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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 CUO is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CUO, 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 CUO registered?

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

Is DF53 CUO safe to buy?

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