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DF53 NWT

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,025 mi
Last recorded106,025 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 106,025 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns and os rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play ns and os (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 90,637 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 77,380 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arms both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 77,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arms both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 61,111 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 61,111 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2020 45,732 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 45,722 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (rear section) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (rear section) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2017 45,027 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2017 45,027 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 43,297 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 41,154 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 39,002 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 36,745 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 34,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jan 2012 34,147 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jan 2011 31,937 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 29,221 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 25,328 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 23,107 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 20,480 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 NWT is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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