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DF53 LPN

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,251 mi
Last recorded136,251 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 LPN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2011 136,251 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 136,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Jan 2010 134,254 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear bumper cracked

tail gate dented

Pass 30 Jan 2010 134,254 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear bumper cracked

tail gate dented

Pass 15 Dec 2008 123,242 miles

Rear wiper split

Pass 19 Dec 2007 101,934 miles

Fuel leak off pipe under bonnet damp but no visible leaks

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Jan 2007 73,075 miles

surface cut in n/f front tyre wall

Fail 2 Jan 2007 73,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

surface cut in n/f front tyre wall

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 LPN is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LPN, 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 LPN registered?

DF53 LPN is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 January 2004.

Is DF53 LPN safe to buy?

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