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CV04 LYX

2004 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

90,526 mi
Last recorded90,526 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2022 90,526 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear drum back plates corroded, Nearside rear plate damp

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust manifold/flexi pipe section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing screw in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near axle bush mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear spring arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 87,735 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 87,731 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 87,718 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor corroded and holed around radius arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor corroded and holed above radius arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch corroded and holed in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (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))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 85,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 79,410 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has nail in inner sidewall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

center pipe exhaust hangers are missing but system still secure

slight play in both inner tie rods

Fail 17 Apr 2018 79,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front tyre has nail in inner sidewall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

center pipe exhaust hangers are missing but system still secure

slight play in both inner tie rods

Pass 24 Apr 2017 76,068 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 69,088 miles

Centre exhaust pipe hangers are broken but system is still secure

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

Nearside Rear tyre valve slightly damaged

Fail 14 Apr 2016 69,088 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre exhaust pipe hangers are broken but system is still secure

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

Nearside Rear tyre valve slightly damaged

Oil level on minimum

Pass 16 Apr 2015 60,797 miles

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

exhaust mddle box hangers are broken but system s supported

wear in rear axle bushes

Fail 13 Apr 2015 60,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust mddle box hangers are broken but system s supported

wear in rear axle bushes

Pass 17 Apr 2014 50,869 miles

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

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

centre mirror insecure

n/s/f brake binding

Pass 12 Apr 2013 43,209 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 34,823 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2012 34,823 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 55,358 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 55,316 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 45,993 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 35,185 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 24,022 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 12,069 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 11,437 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)

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 LYX is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LYX, 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 LYX is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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