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2004 FORD FOCUS
General Information
- Registration DF53CSU
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expires 18 Sep 2026
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 72,872 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- coolant leak
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
- Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
19 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 72,858 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- coolant leak
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
- Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
17 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 65,221 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
17 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 65,221 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Front both sides (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Rear both sides (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
23 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 49,891 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2023 18 Jun 202615 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 39,826 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2022 18 Jun 20269 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 39,824 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
25 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 39,817 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2021 18 Jun 202618 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 39,742 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
19 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 39,565 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2019 18 Jun 202619 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 38,989 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2018 18 Jun 202619 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 38,987 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
22 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 38,102 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2017 18 Jun 202622 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 38,101 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
19 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 37,481 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2016 18 Jun 202621 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 36,723 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2015 18 Jun 202621 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 36,723 MI
18 Jun 202611 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 35,265 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2014 18 Jun 20269 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 35,265 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
17 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,792 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
16 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,395 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2012 18 Jun 202616 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 32,395 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
22 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 30,766 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2011 18 Jun 20269 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,389 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2010 18 Jun 20269 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 28,389 MI
18 Jun 202612 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 25,209 MI
18 Jun 202612 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,209 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2009 18 Jun 202611 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,652 MI
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DF53CSU was registered on 2004-01-19
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