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DF53 FZM

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,553 mi
Last recorded121,553 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 121,553 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 113,185 miles

both rear road springs rusty at lower section

Fail 21 Jul 2020 113,185 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both rear road springs rusty at lower section

Pass 23 Jul 2019 108,153 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 108,153 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 100,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished

oil leak from gear box

Fail 16 Jul 2018 100,125 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished

oil leak from gear box

Pass 23 Jul 2017 93,822 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level on minimum (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel housing behind carpet. (5.2.6)

all four coil springs are corroded.

Fail 21 Jul 2017 93,817 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level on minimum (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel housing behind carpet. (5.2.6)

all four coil springs are corroded.

Pass 8 Jun 2016 84,698 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 84,544 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 75,238 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre has perished.

Fail 9 Jun 2015 75,238 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre has perished.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 67,184 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 61,007 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 55,432 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 49,862 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 45,319 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 39,189 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 30,650 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 22,852 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 22,126 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 FZM is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FZM, 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 FZM registered?

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

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