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AD04 YKF

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

172,280 mi
Last recorded172,280 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 YKF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 172,280 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 162,988 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 142,833 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 133,056 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 133,055 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2021 118,628 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 101,801 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 91,429 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 88,414 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion on brake pipes from ABS unit towards rear of vehicle (rear of engine bay) (1.1.11 (c))

Slight corrosion on Nearside and Offside sills

Pass 20 Feb 2018 84,756 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both in engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear light unit is damaged

offside rear outer sill weak

Pass 23 Mar 2017 81,770 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 75,813 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 69,708 miles

front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 27 Jan 2014 66,007 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 61,362 miles

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear springs corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2012 55,578 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 48,603 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 41,321 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 31,862 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 24,041 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 YKF is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD04 YKF registered?

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

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