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2004 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · AR51 ALY

AR51 ALY

2004 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30/11/2004. Recorded mileage 44,467 miles. MOT valid until 10/12/2026. Taxed until 01/10/2026.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2004 · Norwich
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 10/12/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/10/2026)
Recorded Mileage
44,467 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 10/12/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/10/2026
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2004
Engine
1796cc

AR51 ALY Key Findings

  • 22 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2025
  • 44,467 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (22 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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AR51 ALY Mileage History

  1. 11/12/20075,288 mi
  2. 04/12/20086,563 mi+1,275 mi
  3. 01/12/20098,366 mi+1,803 mi
  4. 09/12/201010,151 mi+1,785 mi
  5. 06/12/201111,952 mi+1,801 mi
  6. 11/12/201214,118 mi+2,166 mi
  7. 10/12/201316,498 mi+2,380 mi
  8. 27/11/201419,316 mi+2,818 mi
  9. 05/12/201522,287 mi+2,971 mi
  10. 02/12/201624,737 mi+2,450 mi
  11. 24/11/201727,171 mi+2,434 mi
  12. 06/12/201830,805 mi+3,634 mi
  13. 06/12/201830,805 mi
  14. 09/12/201933,862 mi+3,057 mi
  15. 07/12/202035,851 mi+1,989 mi
  16. 03/12/202137,987 mi+2,136 mi
  17. 09/12/202239,819 mi+1,832 mi
  18. 10/12/202239,822 mi+3 mi
  19. 07/12/202341,825 mi+2,003 mi
  20. 07/12/202341,825 mi
  21. 29/11/202443,315 mi+1,490 mi
  22. 09/12/202544,467 mi+1,152 mi

Average of roughly 2,177 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.

AR51 ALY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 16:26
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Focus (AR51 ALY) between December 2007 and December 2025.

The record contains 19 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 09 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (22 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 47 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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