2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · AP54 CWC
2004 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 95,541 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,541 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP54 CWC Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 95,541 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP54 CWC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Focus (AP54 CWC) between November 2007 and January 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (13 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
AP54 CWC Mileage History
- 16/11/200712,294 mi
- 16/11/200712,294 mi
- 08/10/200816,643 mi+4,349 mi
- 08/10/200816,643 mi
- 20/02/200917,224 mi+581 mi
- 19/02/201018,067 mi+843 mi
- 02/02/201119,210 mi+1,143 mi
- 10/01/201220,275 mi+1,065 mi
- 04/01/201326,756 mi+6,481 mi
- 04/01/201326,756 mi
- 06/01/201434,485 mi+7,729 mi
- 05/01/201542,137 mi+7,652 mi
- 05/01/201542,137 mi
- 18/01/201649,656 mi+7,519 mi
- 18/01/201649,656 mi
- 18/01/201757,142 mi+7,486 mi
- 15/01/201864,317 mi+7,175 mi
- 15/01/201864,317 mi
- 16/01/201970,670 mi+6,353 mi
- 15/01/202077,082 mi+6,412 mi
- 11/01/202181,755 mi+4,673 mi
- 04/01/202285,500 mi+3,745 mi
- 16/01/202388,819 mi+3,319 mi
- 16/01/202388,819 mi
- 15/01/202491,679 mi+2,860 mi
- 14/01/202594,388 mi+2,709 mi
- 14/01/202594,389 mi+1 mi
- 06/01/202695,522 mi+1,133 mi
- 13/01/202695,541 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 4,584 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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