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DF53 NNL

2004 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

131,109 mi
Last recorded131,109 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 NNL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 131,109 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 126,430 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 120,478 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 120,456 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 113,707 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 113,701 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

front brake pads getting low

Pass 31 Aug 2021 107,541 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 107,541 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 102,862 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Aug 2019 97,312 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Aug 2018 87,135 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 87,135 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 77,662 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside

Offside Front tyre cracking and worn on inside

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 70,044 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 60,668 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 52,156 miles

both front tyres edges worn

Fail 2 Sep 2014 52,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres edges worn

Pass 13 Feb 2014 49,008 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 42,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 42,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 37,332 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 31,587 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 31,587 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 26,991 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 22,225 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 17,763 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 14,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 14,147 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 13,298 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 NNL is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 NNL, 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 NNL is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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