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DF53 PZY

2004 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

162,545 mi
Last recorded162,545 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 PZY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 162,545 miles

Offside Front seatbelt clasp missing outer cover

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 162,545 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front seatbelt clasp missing outer cover

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 146,106 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake travel high

middle box heat cover corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2017 134,316 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

O/S/F Seat Belt Catch Cover missing. Does not affect operation.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component P/S Rack (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight oil seepage around Gearbox.

Fail 21 Sep 2017 134,316 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

N/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm.

O/S/F Seat Belt Catch Cover missing. Does not affect operation.

O/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component P/S Rack (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight oil seepage around Gearbox.

Pass 16 Sep 2016 119,605 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight seepage from Gearbox End Cover... Corroded & Porous.

Fail 14 Sep 2016 119,585 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight seepage from Gearbox End Cover... Corroded & Porous.

Pass 25 Sep 2015 106,536 miles

O/S/F Seat Belt Catch Cover missing.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 106,536 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F Seat Belt Catch Cover missing.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 92,192 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Rear Tyres worn to 3mm.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 83,361 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres beginning to step on inner edge

nearside rear tyre becoming low 3mm

Fail 15 Oct 2012 76,739 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 76,739 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 67,831 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 60,965 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 60,965 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 52,877 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 33,380 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 29,765 miles

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

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

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 PZY is a 2004 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 PZY, 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 PZY is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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