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CW54 BXL

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

126,713 mi
Last recorded126,713 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW54 BXL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 126,713 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 126,686 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 121,266 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 119,623 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 119,397 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 118,193 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 110,639 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 110,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 101,260 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 90,826 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wiper blade split at ends

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 90,759 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wiper blade split at ends

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 85,894 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside wiper blade split at end

Pass 2 Apr 2014 80,940 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 76,105 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 76,105 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 70,307 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 63,968 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 55,960 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 55,960 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 50,440 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 39,043 miles

2 front and o/s rear tyres starting to perrish

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 37,197 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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CW54 BXL is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CW54 BXL, 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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CW54 BXL is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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