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DA04 KYZ

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

153,498 mi
Last recorded153,498 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 KYZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 153,498 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jun 2017 153,498 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 142,531 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jun 2016 142,449 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 104,752 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 104,752 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 94,203 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid level low

front brake pads may be worn out

inner sills starting to corrode

o/s and n/s wiper blades starting to split

o/s rear brake pipe starting to corrode

power steering system may be leaking

Fail 1 Aug 2014 94,145 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid level low

front brake pads may be worn out

inner sills starting to corrode

n/s front tyre severely worn on edges of tread

o/s and n/s wiper blades starting to split

o/s rear brake pipe starting to corrode

power steering system may be leaking

steering system noisey ,requires repair

Fail 16 May 2013 74,896 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

genral corrosion on vehicle

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

oil leak from engine

rear coil springs heavley corroded

rear number plate faded

slight leak from exhaust joint

Pass 16 May 2013 74,896 miles

genral corrosion on vehicle

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

oil leak from engine

rear coil springs heavley corroded

rear number plate faded

slight leak from exhaust joint

Pass 15 May 2012 64,993 miles

brake pipes started to corrode

exhaust heatsheild loose

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/f tyre worn

oil leak from engine

slight wear in front brake discs

Fail 14 May 2012 64,983 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake pipes started to corrode

exhaust heatsheild loose

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/f tyre worn

oil leak from engine

slight wear in front brake discs

Pass 16 May 2011 58,937 miles

exhaust bracket corroded and broken

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

slight leak from exhaust

Fail 16 May 2011 58,937 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust bracket corroded and broken

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

rear brake pipes started to corrode

Pass 30 Apr 2010 51,555 miles

exhaust started to corrode

rear brake pipes started to corrode

Pass 7 May 2009 44,128 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 35,237 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 26,254 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 KYZ 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 DA04 KYZ, 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 KYZ is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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