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CW53 GYB

2004 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

66,834 mi
Last recorded66,834 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 GYB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 66,834 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 55,504 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 54,608 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rear steel brake pipes at flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside flexi hose ferulles corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside steel brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arms offside and nearside corroded in spring platforms of arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 53,628 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 53,628 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 53,414 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 53,167 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 52,469 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 51,319 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 51,319 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 50,135 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 48,966 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 47,026 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both n/s o/s 195.60.15 Budget (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 42,955 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 38,092 miles

Wiper blades split but still clearing screen effectively.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 32,213 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 24,299 miles

cuts to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

wipers split

Pass 15 Feb 2010 23,343 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 19 Jan 2009 21,870 miles

rear tyres slight cracks in o/s and n/s

Pass 16 Jan 2008 19,520 miles

rear tyres slight cracks in tread o/s and n/s

Pass 16 Jan 2007 16,806 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 GYB is a 2004 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CW53 GYB registered?

CW53 GYB is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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