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DF53 RCZ

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,047 mi
Last recorded116,047 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 116,047 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre box weld snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 110,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

first exhaust mounting broken still secure

Fail 23 Oct 2018 110,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

first exhaust mounting broken still secure

Pass 23 Oct 2017 106,098 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 100,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

slight smear front wipers

Pass 14 Oct 2015 95,241 miles

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 88,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 79,191 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 79,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 71,002 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 70,956 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 63,074 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 63,074 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 52,712 miles

Front brake discs worn (lipped)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 45,910 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 45,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 39,343 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 32,462 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 RCZ 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 72.2%.

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 RCZ, 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 RCZ is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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