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DF53 RFZ

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,431 mi
Last recorded125,431 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 125,431 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 111,428 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 104,880 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 101,501 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 101,501 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

airbag light fault

Pass 15 Jan 2010 97,415 miles

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 81,880 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 65,122 miles

hand brake travel very high

Pass 16 Jan 2007 48,000 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 RFZ is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF53 RFZ registered?

DF53 RFZ is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is DF53 RFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 RFZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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