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DF53 PVX

2004 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,521 mi
Last recorded60,521 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 60,521 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fronjt and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 53,839 miles

both rear springs corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2021 53,839 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

both rear springs corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2019 42,863 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 42,515 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 42,040 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 41,459 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Rear both rear tyres are deteriorating outer walls are cracking.

Fail 15 Apr 2016 41,459 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades are split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Rear both rear tyres are deteriorating outer walls are cracking.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 40,322 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 40,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 37,781 miles

engine management lamp is illuminated.

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall .

Pass 19 Apr 2013 37,226 miles

Handbrake travel could use adjustment

Pass 20 Apr 2012 36,736 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 35,718 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 34,181 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the edges of tyres.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 32,285 miles

front and rear wiper blades are deteriorating.

Pass 21 Apr 2008 28,810 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 23,305 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 PVX is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PVX, 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 PVX registered?

DF53 PVX is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is DF53 PVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 PVX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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