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CW53 AVB

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,201 mi
Last recorded112,201 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 AVB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 112,201 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 112,201 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 92,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on edge. 1956015 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished 1956015 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on edge. 1956015 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished. 1956015 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 82,560 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 76,163 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 76,163 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 68,661 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 12 Aug 2014 68,661 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 21 Aug 2013 60,602 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 60,602 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 58,372 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 54,861 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 48,958 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 48,958 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 42,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 42,685 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 35,826 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 35,826 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 29,590 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 23,581 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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CW53 AVB is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CW53 AVB, 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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CW53 AVB is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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