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CW04 MWM

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,895 mi
Last recorded133,895 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 MWM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 133,895 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 133,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam dip beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 127,539 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 127,539 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 123,004 miles

exhaust slight blow front

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres close to 1-6 need changing soon

n/s/f bottom joint sight play need changing soon

no warning lights on dash time of test

rear seats & seat belts unable to fully inspect owning to belongs

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 21 Nov 2017 112,729 miles

front exhaust pipe slight blow

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 20 Nov 2017 112,726 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust pipe slight blow

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 16 Sep 2016 104,195 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

plastic covers inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect

Fail 16 Sep 2016 104,195 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

plastic covers inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect

Pass 22 Apr 2015 101,036 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 101,023 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 94,892 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Apr 2013 88,154 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 88,154 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 78,052 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 67,388 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r has slow puncher

Pass 9 Apr 2010 57,820 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 51,522 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 51,520 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 42,060 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 32,309 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 32,309 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 MWM is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CW04 MWM, 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 MWM registered?

CW04 MWM is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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