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DF53 LGU

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,516 mi
Last recorded113,516 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 LGU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 113,516 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2013 113,516 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2012 103,658 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 103,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 95,579 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 95,579 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 88,192 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 88,192 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2009 80,500 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 May 2009 80,500 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 72,013 miles

both front tyres cracking

front discs corroded

handbrake high

n/s/f wheel slightly damaged

rear springs rusty corroded

smell of diesel in engine bay

Pass 9 Jun 2007 56,935 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 56,935 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 42,637 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 LGU is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LGU, 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 LGU registered?

DF53 LGU is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2004.

Is DF53 LGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 LGU shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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