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DF53 RGU

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,287 mi
Last recorded117,287 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 117,287 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 117,287 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 106,947 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 103,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2016 96,734 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 96,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Nov 2015 88,081 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 87,998 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 78,191 miles

Long travel on handbrake

Fail 1 Oct 2014 77,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Long travel on handbrake

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 62,461 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 55,810 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 55,810 miles

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

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)

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

n/s/f linkarm has slight play

Pass 2 Mar 2012 50,376 miles

advise o/s/f tyre on wear bars

advise slight play in both front anti roll bar links

advise steering arm inner joint o/s/f showing signs of fatigue

Fail 2 Mar 2012 50,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

advise o/s/f tyre on wear bars

advise slight play in both front anti roll bar links

advise steering arm inner joint o/s/f showing signs of fatigue

Pass 5 Jan 2012 49,638 miles

advise h/brake reqs adjustment

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on inner & outer edges & low tread

advise o/s/r tyre inner wall cracking

Pass 7 Jan 2011 44,537 miles

advise n/s/f tyre tread low

Pass 19 Jan 2010 38,772 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 30,318 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 23,912 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 22,240 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 RGU is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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