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1604 KO

2001 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

52,112 mi
Last recorded52,112 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1604 KO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 52,112 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 51,540 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 50,976 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 50,287 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 49,690 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 49,104 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 48,196 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 47,508 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 46,558 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 45,537 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 44,555 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 43,287 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 42,447 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 42,447 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 41,527 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 37,913 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 34,734 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 31,157 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 27,137 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 23,504 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 21,041 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 16,079 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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1604 KO is a 2001 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 2001 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 84,182 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 1604 KO, 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 25 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 1604 KO registered?

1604 KO is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is 1604 KO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1604 KO shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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