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AD04 KAU

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

101,284 mi
Last recorded101,284 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 KAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 101,284 miles

Some areas of corrosion to the underside.

Fail 3 Aug 2024 101,272 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear heatshield loose

general corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2023 95,807 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four brake pipes covered in paint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 95,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four brake pipes covered in paint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 88,936 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 88,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15 tyre cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 81,826 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 76,512 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 76,512 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 70,364 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 65,502 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 65,502 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 64,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 12 Jun 2017 64,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 63,778 miles

all four tyres near legal limit

oil leak cam cover gasket

Pass 11 Jun 2015 61,411 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 54,852 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 48,897 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 42,844 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 36,231 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 31,347 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 28 Oct 2008 25,470 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 17,892 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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AD04 KAU is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 AD04 KAU, 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 AD04 KAU registered?

AD04 KAU is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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