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DG04 YKV

2004 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

123,885 mi
Last recorded123,885 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 YKV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 123,885 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 123,885 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2024 123,387 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 123,387 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 122,777 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 122,337 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 122,337 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

coolant level

Pass 20 Oct 2021 121,654 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 121,267 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 121,267 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 118,684 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 118,684 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 117,728 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 116,708 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 116,708 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link bar (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 112,703 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 108,236 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 108,235 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 102,644 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 102,644 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 95,550 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 88,949 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 88,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 82,435 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 74,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 64,723 miles

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 54,427 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 47,248 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 47,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DG04 YKV is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 DG04 YKV, 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 DG04 YKV registered?

DG04 YKV is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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