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DF53 PLV

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

163,633 mi
Last recorded163,633 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 163,633 miles

Front winds screen damage outside swept area

Nearside Front tyre edge worne

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

Fail 1 May 2018 163,633 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Front winds screen damage outside swept area

Nearside Front tyre edge worne

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 153,564 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 153,564 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 142,680 miles

front number plate has small damage.

o/s rear seat has child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt.

windscreen has small chip at n/s

Fail 25 Apr 2016 142,680 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken at flexable section. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working and full of water. (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate has small damage.

o/s rear seat has child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt.

windscreen has small chip at n/s

Pass 10 Mar 2015 127,923 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 127,909 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 123,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 123,404 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 118,171 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front flexy joint loose

Fail 25 Mar 2013 118,171 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front flexy joint loose

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2012 110,674 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Fail 29 Mar 2012 110,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 24 Mar 2011 98,328 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 98,314 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 85,141 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Jan 2009 84,625 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 84,625 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Jan 2008 71,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 71,074 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 56,155 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 PLV is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 PLV, 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 PLV is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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