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DF53 RAU

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,221 mi
Last recorded85,221 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 85,221 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 85,220 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 76,604 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 70,652 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 70,652 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 66,807 miles

front hubs corroded

slight corrosion around rear floor / arches

Fail 17 Aug 2015 66,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front hubs corroded

slight corrosion around rear floor / arches

Pass 26 Aug 2014 63,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 63,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 60,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nsr coil spring lower section fractured

osr suspension arm corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 57,353 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nsr and osr lower part of coils springs corroded and broken

Pass 11 Jul 2011 54,003 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Jul 2010 50,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 46,912 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Jun 2008 42,403 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 42,403 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 37,498 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 37,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light staying on

Pass 20 Jan 2007 33,859 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 RAU is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver 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 RAU, 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 RAU is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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