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CV04 MEU

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,823 mi
Last recorded86,823 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 86,823 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2015 76,895 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2014 68,978 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 60,795 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 60,795 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 52,678 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2012 52,678 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 46,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jun 2011 46,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 28 May 2010 39,649 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 28 May 2010 39,649 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 31,595 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 31,595 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2008 19,545 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 8,250 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 8,250 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 8,135 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 MEU is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MEU, 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 MEU registered?

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

Is CV04 MEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV04 MEU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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