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CW04 TMU

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,032 mi
Last recorded153,032 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 153,032 miles

Central Rear Lower vehicle corroded floor & components

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 147,111 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 147,022 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 139,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 139,835 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 130,819 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 130,819 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 120,453 miles

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

child seat N/S/R belt not checked

Pass 4 Aug 2015 110,211 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 110,211 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 98,233 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 98,233 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 87,220 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 87,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 76,041 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 76,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 63,871 miles

advise discs lipped

advise surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 4 Aug 2010 50,172 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 43,735 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 36,503 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 3 Jul 2007 27,979 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 TMU is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TMU, 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 TMU is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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