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CW53 AXO

2004 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

88,569 mi
Last recorded88,569 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 AXO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 88,569 miles

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

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

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

Under body corrosion

Fail 24 Feb 2025 88,536 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Under body corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2024 56,334 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 52,792 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted and corroded on inside surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 50,915 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to font exhaust system

Fail 26 Feb 2022 50,915 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

corrosion to font exhaust system

Pass 16 Jan 2021 49,837 miles

corrosion to both front brake discs

corrosion to exhaust system and repairs to downpipe

corrosion to nearside/offside rear inner sills

corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 16 Jan 2021 49,837 miles

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

corrosion to both front brake discs

corrosion to exhaust system and repairs to downpipe

corrosion to nearside/offside rear inner sills

corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 16 Jul 2019 48,865 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to fuel tank supporting strap

corrosion to nearside/offside front brake disc inner faces

corrosion to rear suspension arms/coil springs/antirollbar

gum gum repairs to exhaust downpipe

Pass 10 Jul 2018 46,474 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 45,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front exhaust support corrode.

Pass 7 Apr 2017 42,358 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 33,145 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 22,758 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 12,654 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 12,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 6,722 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise slight corrosion on exhaust system

Fail 16 Apr 2012 4,995 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 4,995 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 2,708 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 154 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 39,843 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 36,634 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 30,816 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 AXO is a 2004 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 CW53 AXO, 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 AXO is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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