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DF53 CVJ

2004 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,807 mi
Last recorded127,807 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 127,807 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 127,807 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 113,723 miles

child seat at n/s rear

Fail 27 Jan 2016 113,723 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat at n/s rear

Pass 17 Feb 2015 104,030 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre heavily cracked on shoulder

Fail 9 Feb 2015 103,774 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre heavily cracked on shoulder

Pass 21 Feb 2014 91,491 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 91,451 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 80,849 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2013 80,849 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2012 74,617 miles

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 16 Feb 2011 70,190 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 64,018 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 51,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 51,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Feb 2008 37,384 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 30,411 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 CVJ is a 2004 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 CVJ, 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 CVJ registered?

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

Is DF53 CVJ safe to buy?

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