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DF53 PMU

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

90,544 mi
Last recorded90,544 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 90,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 89,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 88,650 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 87,292 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 85,938 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust hanger corroded & broken

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Wheel covers fitted fasteners not checked

Fail 20 Oct 2021 85,938 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust hanger corroded & broken

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Wheel covers fitted fasteners not checked

Pass 16 Oct 2020 84,958 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Engine breather hose collapsed

Front Exhaust mounting defective support broken (6.1.2 (a))

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexible hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexible hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Oct 2019 83,177 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both, and offside front rust (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

main beam switch operation

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/tyre valves

Pass 24 Oct 2018 80,082 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 80,082 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached lower pin/ bush detatched (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2017 76,228 miles

Front tyres wear on edge

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

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts

Pass 14 Oct 2016 71,593 miles

Nearside Front door trim mouilding condition

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt minor (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck h-light aim/s

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

wheel trims fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2016 71,593 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint broken (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front door trim mouilding condition

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt minor (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck h-light aim/s

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

wheel trims fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2015 67,286 miles

all tyre valves starting to crack

Pass 29 Oct 2014 63,315 miles

wheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 29 Oct 2013 58,764 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 53,074 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre,underinflated.

Fail 30 Oct 2012 53,074 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre,underinflated.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 44,548 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 39,007 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 34,100 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 31,861 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 26,880 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 21,951 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 17,719 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 PMU is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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

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