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DF53 PVV

2004 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

182,145 mi
Last recorded182,145 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 PVV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 182,145 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 182,143 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 159,855 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 159,852 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears at middle section (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 92,184 miles

All 4 brake discs pitted

Pass 13 May 2014 77,980 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 77,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 62,983 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 55,401 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 55,401 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 19 May 2011 48,082 miles

Advise:n/s/f tyre 2-3 mm tread & sidewall & between tread splitting/perishing badly

Advise:n/s/r tyre sidewall & between tread splitting/perishing

Advise:o/s/f headlamp lower mounting broken but headlamp sercure

Advise:oil level low

Advise:slight engine oil leak

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2011 48,082 miles

Advise:n/s/f tyre 2-3 mm tread & sidewall & between tread splitting/perishing badly

Advise:n/s/r tyre sidewall & between tread splitting/perishing

Advise:o/s/f headlamp lower mounting broken but headlamp sercure

Advise:oil level low

Advise:slight engine oil leak

Pass 7 May 2010 42,169 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 40,430 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 29,609 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 25,330 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 25,330 miles

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

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

3 out of 4 tyres appear under-inflated

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front wiper blade not clearing screen properly

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 PVV is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PVV, 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 PVV registered?

DF53 PVV is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 2004.

Is DF53 PVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 PVV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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