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DF53 RBV

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,786 mi
Last recorded92,786 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 92,786 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill between wheel arch and chassis leg corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged, not causing a significant affect on vehicles structure (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2019 91,738 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear outer sill slightly damaged but not effecting strength with in seat belt prescribed area

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 24 Jan 2019 91,738 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear outer sill slightly damaged but not effecting strength with in seat belt prescribed area

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 7 Feb 2018 89,761 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

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

Rear both sides tyre's slightly perished

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 7 Feb 2018 89,761 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror ()

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

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

Rear both sides tyre's slightly perished

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 3 Feb 2017 87,704 miles

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

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

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 3 Feb 2017 87,704 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 26 Jan 2016 85,895 miles

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 22 Dec 2014 84,538 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 82,145 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 78,138 miles

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)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 71,070 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 63,123 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 53,193 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 46,349 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 45,274 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)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 36,536 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished.

Pass 19 Jan 2007 29,427 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 RBV is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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