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DA04 KTE

2004 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,582 mi
Last recorded104,582 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 KTE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 104,582 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 102,768 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 102,768 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 100,655 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 100,654 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 97,459 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 94,360 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch under cover feels corroded but not visible (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch under cover feels corroded but not visible (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 94,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch under cover feels corroded but not visible (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch under cover feels corroded but not visible (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 91,766 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 88,356 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 85,233 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 81,197 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 76,143 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 69,572 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 63,569 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 55,103 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 55,096 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 45,787 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 45,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 34,318 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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DA04 KTE is a 2004 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA04 KTE, 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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DA04 KTE is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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