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DF53 FZN

2004 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,337 mi
Last recorded92,337 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 FZN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 92,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cut up inner edges 195/60r15-88h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cut up inner edges 195/60r15-88h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower suspension arm very corroded

Offside Rear tyre outer wall splitting and cracking to edge 195/60r15-88h

Pass 9 May 2023 87,883 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

eml on

Fail 9 May 2023 87,883 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

eml on

Pass 3 May 2022 84,299 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms and cradle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 84,299 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms and cradle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 79,853 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 79,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 76,030 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 69,854 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 65,187 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 60,915 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 59,284 miles

rear brakes noisy

Fail 18 Jan 2016 59,283 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes noisy

Pass 21 Jan 2015 57,532 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 57,531 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 55,691 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 55,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

HAND BRAKE HAS LOT OF TRAVEL

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 53,376 miles

washers frozen

Pass 10 Jan 2012 51,418 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 49,440 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 47,141 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 43,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 39,183 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 34,590 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 FZN is a 2004 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FZN, 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 FZN registered?

DF53 FZN is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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