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CW53 MBX

2004 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

62,213 mi
Last recorded62,213 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 MBX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 62,213 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 58,527 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 54,365 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 47,045 miles

Nearside Front anti-roll bar fouling subframe

Pass 7 Jan 2017 40,742 miles

A.B.S warning light flashing intermitant

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 35,481 miles

2x rear coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2015 27,648 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 27,648 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine oil low

Pass 2 Jan 2014 20,882 miles

offside front tyre tread cracked

Pass 14 Jan 2013 17,973 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 17,454 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 16,563 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 14,314 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 14,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 11,021 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 11 Feb 2008 8,882 miles

Both rear tyres have perrished side walls .

Nearside front inner wing liner catching tyre slightly on full lock .

Pass 12 Feb 2007 6,532 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 MBX is a 2004 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MBX, 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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What year was CW53 MBX registered?

CW53 MBX is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 February 2004.

Is CW53 MBX safe to buy?

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