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DF53 PSX

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,587 mi
Last recorded106,587 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 106,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexy pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 106,537 miles

Exhaust system insecure both front exhaust mounting brackets broke away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexy pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 101,220 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 101,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs worn /lipped/ inner faces edges corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 95,616 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 89,785 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 82,924 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 75,319 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 67,305 miles

brake master cylinder level slightly low

front offside wheel rim slight damage

front offside+nearside anti-roll bar links ball joints dust covers perished

rear offside tyre inner edge worn

Pass 26 Jan 2013 58,554 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 50,215 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 44,631 miles

air bag lamp flashing

brake master cyl level slightly low

Pass 22 Jan 2010 39,512 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 22 Jan 2009 34,984 miles

airbag light illuminated

Pass 24 Jan 2008 29,835 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

slight knock from steering rack

Pass 17 Jan 2007 25,317 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 PSX is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 PSX, 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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What year was DF53 PSX registered?

DF53 PSX is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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