2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · AV53 VLF
2004 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 133,187 miles. MOT expired on 03 Apr 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,187 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV53 VLF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/04/2024
- 133,187 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV53 VLF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Focus (AV53 VLF) between March 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
AV53 VLF Mileage History
- 28/03/2022120,571 mi
- 05/04/2022120,629 mi+58 mi
- 27/03/2023127,084 mi+6,455 mi
- 30/03/2023127,084 mi
- 02/04/2024133,187 mi+6,103 mi
Average of roughly 6,261 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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