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DF53 RCU

2004 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,690 mi
Last recorded102,690 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 RCU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 102,690 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

pffside front tyre has cut in side wall

Fail 1 Apr 2015 102,690 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

pffside front tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 2 Apr 2014 96,725 miles

Additional power amp cable run through nearside door shut, but disconnected from battery at time of test.

Fail 27 Mar 2014 96,653 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Additional power amp cable run through nearside door shut, but disconnected from battery at time of test.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 86,628 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 86,628 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 69,910 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 56,427 miles

front brake discs have surface rust

Pass 27 Mar 2010 50,896 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)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 43,353 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 35,825 miles

Both front tyres wearing low (2.5mm-3mm)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 29,374 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 RCU is a 2004 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RCU, 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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What year was DF53 RCU registered?

DF53 RCU is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 January 2004.

Is DF53 RCU safe to buy?

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