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DF53 PVA

2004 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 PVA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015

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

Fail 12 Apr 2014 98,352 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 98,352 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 83,645 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 73,587 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 67,024 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 59,987 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 52,334 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 33,318 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 22,825 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 PVA is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PVA, 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 PVA registered?

DF53 PVA is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 January 2004.

Is DF53 PVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 PVA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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