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A15 KGR

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,369 mi
Last recorded115,369 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 KGR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 115,369 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 115,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 93,414 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 93,414 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 87,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Feb 2016 78,689 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

items removed from drivers view

Fail 13 Feb 2016 78,689 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low OFFSIDE FRONT (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

items removed from drivers view

Pass 23 Feb 2015 72,274 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 72,272 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 69,381 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 65,789 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 55,232 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 46,287 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 46,134 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Oct 2008 37,516 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 37,516 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 28,882 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 28,882 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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A15 KGR is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A15 KGR, 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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A15 KGR is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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