MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,293 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (7.1.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded lower coils (2.4.C.1b)
bonnet rusted at seams
both rear tyres outer sidewalls showing signs of deterioration
brake pedal antislip rubber worn on edge
bonnet rusting away from support panel
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
bonnet rusting away from support panel
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
complete exhaust corroded
nsf tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
complete exhaust corroded
nsf tyre worn on inner edge
Airbag warning lamp on.
Some corrosion of exhaust mounting brackets.
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Airbag warning lamp on.
Power steering fluid on minimum.
Some corrosion of exhaust mounting brackets.
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
handbrake reserve travel
rear anti roll bar bushes worn
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DF53 PPX is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 PPX, 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 PPX is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 January 2004.
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