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DF53 NTL

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

124,017 mi
Last recorded124,017 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 124,017 miles

Coolant leak expansion bottle ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2022 124,017 miles

Coolant leak expansion bottle ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2021 118,146 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant level low

rear inner sills / wheel arches starting to corrode

Fail 25 Oct 2021 118,143 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant level low

rear inner sills / wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 2 Oct 2020 112,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 107,948 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 102,499 miles

Coolant leak radiator bottom hose ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 99,983 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cut offside rear tyre wall - not to cords

front wiper wear indicators yellow

Pass 24 Oct 2016 96,879 miles

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

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

front wiper wear indicators yellow and smeary

Pass 22 Oct 2015 92,790 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 88,642 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

adv cambelt change.

exhaust flexy pipe damaged and blowing.

front wiper wear indicators yellow.

Pass 14 Oct 2013 83,261 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 77,521 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 71,954 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 64,225 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 64,225 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 57,759 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 49,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 42,013 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 33,557 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 NTL is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NTL, 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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What year was DF53 NTL registered?

DF53 NTL is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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