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DF53 FYM

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,358 mi
Last recorded115,358 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 115,358 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 104,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 101,525 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 94,694 miles

all 4 roadsprings corroded

exhaust front flexi has slight blow

Pass 17 Mar 2016 89,383 miles

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

both front tyres have sidewalls cracking

exhaust front flexi has slight blow

Pass 27 Mar 2015 86,462 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all under vehicle components corroded

both front tyres cracking and perished

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

mid exhaust hanger corroded and coming adrift

Pass 19 Mar 2014 84,695 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 84,681 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 79,067 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 73,273 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 66,447 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 59,366 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 53,008 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 45,488 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 39,922 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 FYM is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FYM, 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 FYM registered?

DF53 FYM is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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