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DF53 NTJ

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

129,460 mi
Last recorded129,460 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 129,460 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 129,456 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 129,449 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak ()

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

eml is on

general corrosion in places on under-body and components

Pass 24 Jul 2016 126,337 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

general corrosion in places under-body and components

Fail 24 Jul 2016 126,337 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

general corrosion in places under-body and components

Fail 16 Apr 2016 126,300 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Expansion bottle leaking coolant has a crack in it

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 116,988 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 116,988 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)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 108,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

middle exhaust hanger snapped, system adequately supported

Fail 12 Apr 2014 108,123 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

middle exhaust hanger snapped, system adequately supported

Pass 5 Apr 2013 101,756 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 95,988 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 89,734 miles

ATTENTION! CLEANING WINDSCREEN COULD FACILITATE DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD!!

Pass 6 Apr 2010 83,616 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 83,616 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 74,974 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 60,130 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 44,386 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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 NTJ is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NTJ, 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 NTJ is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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