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DF53 PPX

2004 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

147,293 mi
Last recorded147,293 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 PPX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2016 147,293 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 141,353 miles

bonnet rusting away from support panel

Fail 30 Dec 2014 141,353 miles

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

bonnet rusting away from support panel

Pass 27 Nov 2013 133,319 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 133,317 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 124,782 miles

Airbag warning lamp on.

Some corrosion of exhaust mounting brackets.

Fail 5 Sep 2012 124,782 miles

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.

Fail 12 Sep 2011 120,669 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 120,669 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 113,079 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Sep 2010 113,079 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 107,841 miles

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)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 107,841 miles

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 89,035 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 89,011 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 70,076 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 51,939 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 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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