2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · BC53 CHY
2004 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 156,299 miles. MOT expired on 23 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,299 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BC53 CHY Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2022
- 156,299 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BC53 CHY MOT History
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 (BC53 CHY) between February 2007 and February 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
BC53 CHY Mileage History
- 01/02/200740,502 mi
- 19/02/200853,790 mi+13,288 mi
- 18/02/200964,604 mi+10,814 mi
- 16/02/201075,795 mi+11,191 mi
- 16/02/201186,492 mi+10,697 mi
- 13/02/201297,172 mi+10,680 mi
- 13/02/2013107,393 mi+10,221 mi
- 11/02/2014117,781 mi+10,388 mi
- 11/02/2014117,781 mi
- 09/02/2015128,219 mi+10,438 mi
- 16/02/2016132,833 mi+4,614 mi
- 16/02/2016132,833 mi
- 23/02/2017137,700 mi+4,867 mi
- 23/02/2017137,700 mi
- 20/02/2018142,646 mi+4,946 mi
- 19/02/2019147,455 mi+4,809 mi
- 19/02/2019147,455 mi
- 14/02/2020151,545 mi+4,090 mi
- 22/02/2021152,992 mi+1,447 mi
- 22/02/2021152,992 mi
- 22/02/2022156,299 mi+3,307 mi
- 24/02/2022156,299 mi
Average of roughly 7,687 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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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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