2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · BA04 BHE
2004 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26/07/2004. Recorded mileage 99,367 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,367 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
BA04 BHE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/04/2026
- 99,367 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 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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BA04 BHE Mileage History
- 26/04/202392,511 mi
- 22/04/202495,208 mi+2,697 mi
- 22/04/202495,208 mi
- 09/04/202596,977 mi+1,769 mi
- 21/04/202699,367 mi+2,390 mi
Average of roughly 2,295 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BA04 BHE 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 (BA04 BHE) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly red”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
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