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CV04 MJJ

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

152,609 mi
Last recorded152,609 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2024 152,609 miles

Exhaust system insecure x3 hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 151,700 miles

Nearside Front wheel hub corroded

Offside Front wheel hub corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2023 151,700 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel hub corroded

Offside Front wheel hub corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2022 79,062 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 79,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 76,385 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 73,985 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 71,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2019 71,147 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inside wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inside wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 65,266 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear reverse light not working

Rear suspension and brake components corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 58,740 miles

front and rear suspension components have surface corosion

Fail 8 Apr 2017 58,697 miles

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

front and rear suspension components have surface corosion

Pass 15 Apr 2016 53,142 miles

Rear suspension components surface corrosion

Fail 15 Apr 2016 53,142 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2015 45,178 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 35,644 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 32,298 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r o/s/r lower suspension arms corroded.rear exaust support bracket corroded.

Fail 15 May 2013 32,298 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r o/s/r lower suspension arms corroded.rear exaust support bracket corroded.

Pass 17 May 2012 29,531 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2011 27,011 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 23,699 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 20,273 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 10 Apr 2008 16,404 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 12,216 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 MJJ 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 70.8%.

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 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 MJJ, 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 MJJ is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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