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DF53 MKX

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,172 mi
Last recorded54,172 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 54,172 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of rear arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of rear arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 54,167 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of rear arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of rear arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 52,974 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel tank straps corroded but not seriously weekend

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 20 Mar 2017 51,697 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Power steering pipe slightly corroded.

Under trays fitted obscuring some rear steel brake pipes.

Pass 18 Mar 2016 50,226 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 48,133 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 44,994 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 43,445 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 42,146 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 40,601 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 39,380 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 38,098 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 27,886 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 27,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 15,991 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 14,879 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 MKX is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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