2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · C17 LCL
2004 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29/04/2004. Recorded mileage 159,827 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,827 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1596cc
C17 LCL Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2025
- 159,827 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (33 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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C17 LCL Mileage History
- 21/03/200721,499 mi
- 09/04/200825,280 mi+3,781 mi
- 31/03/200928,179 mi+2,899 mi
- 05/05/201030,066 mi+1,887 mi
- 05/05/201030,066 mi
- 11/07/201132,023 mi+1,957 mi
- 25/09/201232,472 mi+449 mi
- 27/09/201335,178 mi+2,706 mi
- 30/09/201438,920 mi+3,742 mi
- 28/09/201544,061 mi+5,141 mi
- 24/09/201649,140 mi+5,079 mi
- 23/09/201754,161 mi+5,021 mi
- 19/09/201861,880 mi+7,719 mi
- 19/09/201861,886 mi+6 mi
- 27/09/201980,854 mi+18,968 mi
- 27/09/201980,854 mi
- 25/09/202092,510 mi+11,656 mi
- 25/09/202092,510 mi
- 24/09/2021105,428 mi+12,918 mi
- 22/09/2022119,317 mi+13,889 mi
- 21/09/2023137,419 mi+18,102 mi
- 21/09/2023137,420 mi+1 mi
- 19/09/2024155,379 mi+17,959 mi
- 19/09/2024155,379 mi
- 22/09/2025159,827 mi+4,448 mi
- 22/09/2025159,827 mi
Average of roughly 7,474 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
C17 LCL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Focus (C17 LCL) between March 2007 and September 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (33 issues), Brakes (26 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 91 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii))”.
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