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DF53 DMO

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,970 mi
Last recorded73,970 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 73,970 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 65,145 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 62,319 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2021 62,319 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 60,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 56,846 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 53,953 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 50,678 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 47,994 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 46,047 miles

front brake discs worn

offside front inner brake pad worn

Fail 13 Mar 2015 46,047 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front brake discs worn

offside front inner brake pad worn

Pass 8 Mar 2014 44,554 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 42,755 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 40,930 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 37,662 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 37,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 33,327 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 28,598 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 24,304 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 19,398 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 18,802 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 DMO 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 85.7%.

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 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 DMO, 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 DMO registered?

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

Is DF53 DMO safe to buy?

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