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DF53 PZP

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,165 mi
Last recorded105,165 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 105,165 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system supports corroded and broken

fuel filler neck corroded

fuel tank support straps are corroded

os handbrake cable is corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2019 105,162 miles

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system supports corroded and broken

fuel filler neck corroded

fuel tank support straps are corroded

os handbrake cable is corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2018 96,325 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust support bracket deteriorating

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2017 92,428 miles

Advise all rear suspension members corroded

Front exhaust mount broken

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 21 Jun 2017 92,428 miles

Advise all rear suspension members corroded

Front exhaust mount broken

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2016 87,601 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 81,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jun 2015 81,120 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2014 75,243 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 69,768 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 65,606 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 59,763 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 54,881 miles

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

both sides rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Jun 2009 50,570 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 43,701 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre is slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2007 39,351 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 33,313 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 PZP is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PZP, 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 PZP is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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