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CW54 FBV

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

153,553 mi
Last recorded153,553 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 153,553 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 146,105 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2023 137,887 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2023 137,887 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 131,991 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 131,991 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 125,459 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 120,202 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 112,754 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 105,735 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 99,840 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 94,234 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 87,689 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 82,048 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 75,036 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 67,788 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 60,147 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 52,878 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 46,429 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 46,429 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 45,102 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 45,102 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

handbrake travel high/not excessive

rear number plate slight water ingress not yet affecting lettering.

Pass 31 Oct 2007

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

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

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 FBV is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FBV, 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 CW54 FBV registered?

CW54 FBV is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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