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DA54 CWT

2004 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

138,739 mi
Last recorded138,739 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 CWT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 138,739 miles

Front coil springs corroded

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

Offside Rear fog light intermittent

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

centre exhaust blowing and hanger broken off

corrosion rear suspension components

rear inner sills corroded

rear suspension arm foremost bushes deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2016 128,246 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement foremost both sides (2.4.G.2)

engine man light on

exhaust heat shield detached

exhaust rattle . possible cat broken up

front and rear exhaust hangers broken off

front coil springs corroded

knock on steering column when rocked obscured by covers

rear inner sills corroded

rear suspension components corrosion

Fail 27 Oct 2016 128,246 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement foremost both sides (2.4.G.2)

engine man light on

exhaust heat shield detached

exhaust rattle . possible cat broken up

front and rear exhaust hangers broken off

front coil springs corroded

knock on steering column when rocked obscured by covers

rear inner sills corroded

rear suspension components corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2015 119,163 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 111,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 111,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 102,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 102,279 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 85,691 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 85,691 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 74,107 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 66,511 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 66,510 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 23 May 2010 66,501 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 62,920 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 62,918 miles

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 9 Jan 2009 42,170 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 28,282 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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DA54 CWT is a 2004 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DA54 CWT, 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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DA54 CWT is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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