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CW04 MXH

2004 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,272 mi
Last recorded127,272 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 MXH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 127,272 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear boot floor / spare wheel carrier corroded

exhaust in poor conditions

Fail 22 Oct 2024 127,088 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle lock to lock, wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear boot floor / spare wheel carrier corroded

exhaust in poor conditions

Pass 14 Nov 2023 119,705 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f inner arm /tie rod / has slightly play .

Fail 31 Oct 2023 119,535 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f inner arm /tie rod / has slightly play .

Pass 11 Nov 2022 111,819 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 103,138 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 103,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 96,082 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 96,076 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 87,977 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 87,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 81,612 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 77,817 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 77,817 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 73,293 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge

Nearside Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Rear tyre rubber deteriorated

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

Offside Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside Rear tyre rubber deteriorated

rear body corrosion

wiper blades worn

Fail 23 Sep 2016 73,293 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge

Nearside Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Rear tyre rubber deteriorated

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

Offside Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear tyre rubber deteriorated

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear body corrosion

wiper blades worn

Pass 19 Aug 2015 64,424 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear pipes corroded/pitted (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general underbody corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 64,424 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear pipes corroded/pitted (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general underbody corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 61,299 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 58,617 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 55,908 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 22 Aug 2011 53,175 miles

handbrake requires adjusting

Pass 23 Aug 2010 48,181 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 42,143 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 36,753 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 33,151 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 MXH is a 2004 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MXH, 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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CW04 MXH is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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