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CV04 LVJ

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,329 mi
Last recorded148,329 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 LVJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 148,329 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion all over all suspension components

Pass 24 Feb 2023 146,150 miles

surface corrosion all over suspension components

Fail 24 Feb 2023 146,150 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion all over suspension components

Pass 3 Feb 2022 83,198 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Feb 2021 80,230 miles

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 80,230 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose rear

Pass 18 Feb 2020 79,081 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 79,081 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 76,617 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 75,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2 mil (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2 mil (4.1.E.1)

one exhaust bracket broken but supported by others

slight corrosion on some brake pipes

surface corrosion underneath of vehicle

Pass 1 Mar 2017 73,719 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 58,856 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 58,856 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 58,630 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 58,630 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 57,753 miles

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 13 Feb 2013 56,131 miles

slight corrosion on front and rear brake pipes

Pass 14 Feb 2012 55,033 miles

slight corrosion on both front brake pipes

Pass 9 Feb 2011 53,539 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 53,539 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 50,871 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 47,725 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 42,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 29,485 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 LVJ is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LVJ, 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 LVJ is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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