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DE04 KAT

2017 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,905 mi
Last recorded111,905 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 KAT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 111,905 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2026 111,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 97,848 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 97,848 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 85,050 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 85,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 73,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2023 73,224 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 59,520 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 48,039 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape inner edge tread step (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 44,762 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 44,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smear (3.4 (b) (i))

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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DE04 KAT is a 2017 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2017 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 42,835 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 DE04 KAT, 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 9 years old, this Ford Focus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DE04 KAT registered?

DE04 KAT is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2017.

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