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DF53 PSY

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

144,525 mi
Last recorded144,525 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 144,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 144,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 143,882 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 137,061 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 137,061 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2018 129,210 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 129,210 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 120,908 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 120,908 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 112,625 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 112,625 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 104,507 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 104,507 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 97,417 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 93,201 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 88,486 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 83,957 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 83,957 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 79,860 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 74,317 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 136,755 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 11,308 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2008 11,308 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2007 66,437 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 37,365 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 PSY 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 72%.

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 PSY, 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 PSY is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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