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DF53 CVT

2004 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

95,021 mi
Last recorded95,021 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 CVT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 95,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 91,655 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 88,932 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 85,456 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 82,273 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 78,948 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 75,257 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 70,172 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 64,711 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 59,530 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 54,692 miles

Front incorrect size tyres fitted to front

Fail 29 Dec 2014 50,950 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 50,950 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 47,270 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 42,906 miles

both front tyres are wearing low on the edges

Pass 28 Dec 2011 38,660 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 34,531 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 31,771 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 27,899 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 23,683 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 19,973 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 CVT is a 2004 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 CVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF53 CVT registered?

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

Is DF53 CVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 CVT shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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