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DF53 FYR

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

192,848 mi
Last recorded192,848 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 192,848 miles

oil leak

slight exhaust blow from centre section

Fail 10 Apr 2018 192,848 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

oil leak

slight exhaust blow from centre section

Pass 22 Mar 2017 180,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer wall

offside rear tyre underinflated

Pass 7 Mar 2016 167,235 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 157,791 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 157,791 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 148,194 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 139,300 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 126,186 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 109,266 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 93,993 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 78,914 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 59,263 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 45,106 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 FYR is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FYR, 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 FYR registered?

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

Is DF53 FYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 FYR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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