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CV04 JVL

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,556 mi
Last recorded69,556 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 JVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 69,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 68,834 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 67,829 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 66,466 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 64,588 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 62,793 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 62,791 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator not working rear flashing white (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 60,894 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 58,092 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 55,175 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 May 2017 52,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

nsf tyre scrubbing off low outer edge

nsr tyre wearing off outer edge

Pass 17 May 2016 50,175 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

all exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 17 May 2016 50,175 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

all exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 15 May 2015 47,687 miles

offside front camber angle incorrect(tyre leaning in from the top)

Pass 13 May 2014 45,176 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 41,914 miles

nsfront tyre close to legal limit of 1.6mm

Fail 23 Apr 2013 41,914 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

nsfront tyre close to legal limit of 1.6mm

Fail 24 Apr 2012 39,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 39,387 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 37,755 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 35,680 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 35,680 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2009 33,074 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 33,074 miles

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 22 Apr 2008 30,444 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 28,908 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 28,035 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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CV04 JVL is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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