MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,162 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill n/s/f wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underbody corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
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DF53 CVL 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 67.9%.
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 CVL, 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 CVL is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 2004.
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