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CW04 MVU

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

170,706 mi
Last recorded170,706 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 MVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2015 170,706 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front lower arm rear bushes have slight play

both rear traling arm bushes are debonding

engine breather pipes in a poor condition

exhaust heat shield is in a poor conditon

front brake discs are in a poor condition

Pass 3 Nov 2014 163,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 151,639 miles

centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 6 Aug 2013 151,613 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2012 138,676 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL VERY LOW

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 123,608 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 123,603 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 106,302 miles

both rear tyres are geting thin

Pass 13 Jul 2009 89,391 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 71,405 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 53,337 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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CW04 MVU is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MVU, 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 MVU registered?

CW04 MVU is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2004.

Is CW04 MVU safe to buy?

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