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DF53 NTV

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,664 mi
Last recorded99,664 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 99,664 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 99,664 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board No emissions done (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2018 85,574 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 77,633 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 77,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 69,382 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 69,376 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 64,345 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 64,345 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 57,618 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 57,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 51,280 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 45,522 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 41,910 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 41,910 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 38,213 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 34,394 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 29,731 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 24,439 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 NTV is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 NTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF53 NTV registered?

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

Is DF53 NTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 NTV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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