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DF53 FZK

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,085 mi
Last recorded121,085 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2020 121,085 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn rubber replaced with washers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill inner arch and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill inner arch and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 113,700 miles

underside of vehicle covered in wax oil

Pass 6 Nov 2018 105,416 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under side heavily waxoiled unable to fully inspect

Fail 6 Nov 2018 105,416 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under side heavily waxoiled unable to fully inspect

Pass 17 Oct 2017 97,098 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch to sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 89,292 miles

main beam stalk has intermittent fault of not deselecting main bean every time

Fail 17 Oct 2016 88,577 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside 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)

Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all three (1.2.1f)

main beam stalk has intermittent fault of not deselecting main bean every time

Pass 4 Feb 2016 81,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 70,417 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 65,214 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 63,307 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 63,307 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 58,539 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 52,744 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 46,991 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 41,138 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 35,360 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 28,001 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 FZK is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FZK, 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 FZK registered?

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

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