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CV04 LWE

2004 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,535 mi
Last recorded129,535 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 LWE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 129,535 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 129,394 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working head light bulb inop (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light bulb inop (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 116,426 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 116,426 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 104,270 miles

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

slight smear front wipers

Pass 28 Mar 2013 97,349 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 97,349 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip in windscreen

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 20 Mar 2012 85,253 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 70,030 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear seat belt reciever stiff

Pass 15 Mar 2010 57,202 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 57,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 45,191 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 45,191 miles

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs worn

nearside seat belt reciever operation stiff

Pass 22 Feb 2008 37,207 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 28,642 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 LWE is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CV04 LWE, 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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What year was CV04 LWE registered?

CV04 LWE is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 March 2004.

Is CV04 LWE safe to buy?

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