MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,545 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front seatbelt clasp missing outer cover
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
handbrake travel high
middle box heat cover corroded
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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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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