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DF53 MKN

2004 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

159,857 mi
Last recorded159,857 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 MKN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 159,857 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust slight leakage of gases

o/s n/s inner sills rusty corrodeing

o/s outer sill weak and corrodeing

Fail 22 Apr 2017 159,857 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) inscure not in bracket (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust slight leakage of gases

o/s n/s inner sills rusty corrodeing

o/s outer sill weak and corrodeing

Pass 17 May 2016 156,210 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os,ns chassie areas weak (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os,ns inner sills weak (5.2.6)

advise exhaust system weak

Fail 7 May 2016 156,113 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively os,ns (8.2.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle bonnet inspection not tested (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill areas varies (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os,ns chassie areas weak (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os,ns inner sills weak (5.2.6)

advise exhaust system weak

Pass 16 May 2015 152,198 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 8 May 2015 152,195 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 147,789 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2014 147,789 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 128,463 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2013 127,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 115,526 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 115,466 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 95,889 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 95,884 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 73,028 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 55,568 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2009 55,568 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 37,377 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 29,914 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 28,910 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 27,922 miles

very slight play in right hand front link

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 MKN is a 2004 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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