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A8 SHO

2004 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,664 mi
Last recorded103,664 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 SHO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2021 103,664 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 101,703 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 101,703 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2019 94,119 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 85,254 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 85,160 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 80,037 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Feb 2016 74,059 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 69,729 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 67,993 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 62,898 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 57,010 miles

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

front discs & inner pads worn

osr handbrake cable mount/bracket insecure

rear tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 7 Mar 2012 57,010 miles

front discs & inner pads worn

osr handbrake cable mount/bracket insecure

rear tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 7 Mar 2012 51,611 miles

front discs & inner pads worn

osr handbrake cable mount insecure

rear tyres wearing low on tread

Fail 7 Mar 2012 51,611 miles

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

front discs & inner pads worn

osr handbrake cable mount insecure

rear tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 4 Mar 2011 51,611 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 51,611 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 45,045 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 38,046 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 38,046 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 29,718 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 29,718 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 24,100 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 23,769 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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A8 SHO is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A8 SHO, 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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What year was A8 SHO registered?

A8 SHO is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 January 2004.

Is A8 SHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 SHO shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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