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DF53 PSU

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,058 mi
Last recorded131,058 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 131,058 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2014 117,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2013 110,918 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 110,801 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 104,171 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 96,639 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 96,639 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 86,661 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 76,589 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Slight cracking to N/S/Front tyre.

Pass 14 Oct 2008 65,165 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 59,979 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 59,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 49,084 miles

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

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

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 PSU is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 PSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF53 PSU registered?

DF53 PSU is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 January 2004.

Is DF53 PSU safe to buy?

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