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DF53 PXD

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,581 mi
Last recorded95,581 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 95,581 miles

surface rust under car

Pass 16 Jan 2025 89,331 miles

door mirrors damaged but secure

offside rear outer sill damaged

surface rust under car

Fail 13 Jan 2025 89,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

door mirrors damaged but secure

offside rear outer sill damaged

surface rust under car

Pass 14 Jan 2024 85,707 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 85,707 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

oil pressure switch leaking oil

Pass 13 Jan 2023 81,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 81,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 79,372 miles

front brake discs worn and brake pads worn low

offside outer sill damaged and both door mirrors damaged but secure

Pass 6 Jan 2021 77,118 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 77,118 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 74,780 miles

front brake pads wearing low /// number plates water marked

Fail 2 Jan 2020 74,780 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake pads wearing low /// number plates water marked

Pass 6 Jan 2019 71,732 miles

offside outer sill damaged///nearside front antiroll bar link has slight movement and boots perishing///offside front tyre wearing on inner edge///exhaust rusting

Pass 30 Dec 2017 68,971 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on tread////nearside front antiroll bar link has very slight play/////offside outer sill damaged

Fail 30 Dec 2017 68,971 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing low on tread////nearside front antiroll bar link has very slight play/////offside outer sill damaged

Pass 30 Dec 2016 62,826 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 62,231 miles

engine management light on

Fail 6 Jan 2016 62,231 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Pass 7 Jan 2015 58,971 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 58,971 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2014 54,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2013 49,763 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside wiperblade split

Pass 15 Dec 2011 45,069 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 38,933 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 32,405 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 26,415 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 19,754 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 13,562 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 PXD is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF53 PXD registered?

DF53 PXD is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 January 2004.

Is DF53 PXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 PXD shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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