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A5 HWM

2004 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,382 mi
Last recorded46,382 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 HWM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 23 Aug 2025 46,382 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 46,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 45,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 44,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 43,115 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 42,273 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 41,350 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 40,890 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 40,050 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 39,115 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 38,118 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 36,780 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 35,385 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 33,832 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 31,997 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 30,453 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 28,271 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 26,377 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 23,791 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 22,200 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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A5 HWM is a 2004 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A5 HWM, 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 A5 HWM registered?

A5 HWM is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 May 2004.

Is A5 HWM safe to buy?

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