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DF53 FZT

2004 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,219 mi
Last recorded63,219 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 FZT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 63,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2023 62,891 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2022 62,480 miles

General underside corrosion including various components

Some brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion?

Fail 13 Jan 2022 62,480 miles

General underside corrosion including various components

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

Some brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion?

Pass 18 Jan 2021 62,225 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 61,826 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 60,738 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 59,335 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 59,335 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 57,764 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016 55,712 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 52,609 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 48,053 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

wiper blades smear slightly

Pass 10 Jan 2013 43,132 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 39,522 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 34,041 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 30,505 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 26,744 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 24,133 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 21,598 miles

rear wiper blade split

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 FZT is a 2004 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FZT, 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 FZT registered?

DF53 FZT is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 January 2004.

Is DF53 FZT safe to buy?

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