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DF53DHE
2004 FORD FOCUS
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration DF53DHE
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expires 09 Jul 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
20
Passes
7
Failures
74.07%
Pass Rate
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99 Total Defects Recorded
10 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 104,710 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perishing badly on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perishing badly on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
7 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 103,756 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
28 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 102,661 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
4 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 100,887 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
3 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 99,529 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear repair covered in underseal
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear repair covered in underseal
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
2 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 99,523 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
3 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 98,261 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Covers fitted into rear inner wheel arches restricting inspections
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
28 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 94,758 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Covers fitted into rear inner wheel arches restricting inspections
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn/wearing inner & outer tread
- Offside Front Tyre perishing/cracking on tread
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn/wearing on outer tread
22 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 91,069 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
6 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 86,049 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
1 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 80,186 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2017 21 Jun 202620 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 80,001 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
3 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,108 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2016 21 Jun 20263 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 71,108 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 68,042 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
24 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,104 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
24 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 62,104 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
3 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 56,368 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2013 21 Jun 20262 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 56,361 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
18 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,773 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2012 21 Jun 202618 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 48,773 MI
21 Jun 20265 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 40,952 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2011 21 Jun 20264 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 40,952 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
6 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,233 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
6 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 23,404 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2009 21 Jun 20267 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 19,458 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2008 21 Jun 202619 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 18,738 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2007 21 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
DF53DHE was registered on 2004-01-26
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