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CW04 AUA

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,073 mi
Last recorded128,073 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 AUA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 128,073 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 122,623 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 119,713 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 119,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 117,393 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 117,393 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2017 115,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 113,175 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 111,392 miles

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

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

Fail 15 May 2015 111,391 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

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

Pass 21 May 2013 102,908 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 93,539 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 84,306 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 72,384 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on the iner edges

Catalyst heatsheild loose

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 59,960 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 59,812 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 51,200 miles

Both front tyres worn low on the inside edges

Pass 13 Jun 2007 40,708 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 40,552 miles

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

Nearside 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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CW04 AUA is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 CW04 AUA, 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 CW04 AUA registered?

CW04 AUA is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is CW04 AUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW04 AUA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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