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DF53 FYW

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,924 mi
Last recorded113,924 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 113,924 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 113,924 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 103,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 94,524 miles

antifreeze leaking from water pump

Fail 25 Nov 2014 83,951 miles

smerar from wipers

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both rear bumper lamp units holding water

both rear tyres stepped on inner edges

coolant level on minimum level

coolant staining on engine ( water pump and thermostat housing )

corrosion to exhaust system

front brake discs worn

oil level below minimum

oil on gear box

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link pin bottom ball joint

stone chip in zone 'b' of windscreen no bigger than 40mm

Pass 25 Nov 2014 83,951 miles

both rear bumper lamp units holding water

both rear tyres stepped on inner edges

coolant level on minimum level

coolant staining on engine ( water pump and thermostat housing )

corrosion to exhaust system

front brake discs worn

oil level below minimum

oil on gear box

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link pin bottom ball joint

smerar from wipers

stone chip in zone 'b' of windscreen no bigger than 40mm

Pass 30 Nov 2013 72,712 miles

engine speed hunting during emmisions test

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre wear to outer edge and worn to 2mm in tread

no coolant in expasion bottle

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

oil on gear box

smear from wipers

Fail 30 Nov 2013 72,712 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine speed hunting during emmisions test

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre wear to outer edge and worn to 2mm in tread

no coolant in expasion bottle

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

oil on gear box

smear from wipers

Pass 1 Dec 2012 61,785 miles

engine oil on minimum level

Fail 1 Dec 2012 61,785 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine oil on minimum level

Pass 3 Dec 2011 48,149 miles

n/s/ inne rcv boot leaking grease

oil on gear box

wear to edges of o/s/f tyre

wear to edges of rear tyres

wear to front discs

wear to outer edge n/s/f tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2010 39,950 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 36,572 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 32,797 miles

n/s inner cv gaitor insecure

Pass 29 Nov 2007 30,087 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 27,212 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 FYW 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 75%.

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

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