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DF53 LRN

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

61,316 mi
Last recorded61,316 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 61,316 miles

Rear rear suspension has general corrosion

underbody has general corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2019 61,316 miles

Rear rear suspension has general corrosion

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underbody has general corrosion

Fail 24 Aug 2019 61,305 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2018 60,906 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 60,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4 mm (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 59,226 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view casing damaged (8.1.2a)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 59,226 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 90kg (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 97,620 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 54,169 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 51,709 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 49,392 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 45,329 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 43,085 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 38,899 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 33,283 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 31,015 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 29,984 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 LRN is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LRN, 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 LRN registered?

DF53 LRN is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 February 2004.

Is DF53 LRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 LRN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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