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2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · AY04 YBH

AY04 YBH

2004 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 88,174 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2004 · Ipswich
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 12 Sept 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
88,174 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 12 Sept 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2004
Engine
1596cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The 2025-09-10 MOT at 88,174 miles passed with no defects, confirming current roadworthiness and indicating a stable maintenance record. No failures or advisories have appeared in the preceding three tests, showing consistent compliance. The vehicle has accumulated roughly 4,000 miles per year since its 2004 manufacture, a rate that suggests limited use or extended periods of inactivity. Mileage increments between tests are modest, rising from 86,478 miles in September 2023 to 87,365 miles in September 2024, then to 87,377 miles in September 2024 and finally to 88,174 miles in September 2025, demonstrating a steady, incremental increase without abrupt spikes. A buyer should therefore examine the suspension bushes and coil springs for wear, inspect the brake discs and calipers for binding or uneven wear, and check the chassis for structural rust, especially around the wheel arches and sills. The absence of recorded defects does not guarantee the absence of hidden corrosion or worn components, so a physical inspection of the exhaust system, structural integrity, and tyre tread depth is essential. Overall, the MOT history presents a vehicle that has remained roadworthy with no evident mechanical failures, but prospective purchasers must verify the condition of critical components through a detailed on‑site assessment.

AY04 YBH Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2025
  • 88,174 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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AY04 YBH Mileage History

  1. 13/09/202386,478 mi
  2. 02/09/202487,365 mi+887 mi
  3. 09/09/202487,377 mi+12 mi
  4. 10/09/202588,174 mi+797 mi

Average of roughly 851 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

AY04 YBH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Focus (AY04 YBH) between September 2023 and September 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 10 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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