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CV04 FLJ

2004 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,062 mi
Last recorded123,062 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 FLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 123,062 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all brake discs corroded

front brake pads worn to the limit advise to change asap

n/s/f tyre worn low

oil residue around sump

Fail 17 Oct 2018 122,853 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre worn low

oil residue around sump

Pass 20 Oct 2017 119,232 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front has bodywork damage

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 119,228 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid appears to be leak (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front has bodywork damage

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 115,862 miles

osr brake pad on the limit advise to be re-checked asap

Pass 2 Nov 2015 109,705 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 106,271 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 106,271 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2013 95,769 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 95,769 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 84,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 70,080 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 58,018 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 42,931 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 39,118 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 34,026 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 28,465 miles

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

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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CV04 FLJ is a 2004 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 CV04 FLJ, 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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CV04 FLJ is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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