2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · BC53 CNF
2004 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 88,840 miles. MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,840 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BC53 CNF Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 88,840 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BC53 CNF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Focus (BC53 CNF) between February 2007 and February 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 12 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (21 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
BC53 CNF Mileage History
- 03/02/200725,829 mi
- 11/02/200832,928 mi+7,099 mi
- 10/02/200939,846 mi+6,918 mi
- 10/02/200939,846 mi
- 09/02/201045,512 mi+5,666 mi
- 03/02/201151,323 mi+5,811 mi
- 19/01/201257,804 mi+6,481 mi
- 13/02/201364,290 mi+6,486 mi
- 13/02/201364,290 mi
- 13/02/201466,445 mi+2,155 mi
- 13/02/201466,445 mi
- 13/02/201567,070 mi+625 mi
- 13/02/201567,070 mi
- 11/02/201668,199 mi+1,129 mi
- 11/02/201668,199 mi
- 06/02/201771,007 mi+2,808 mi
- 12/02/201872,595 mi+1,588 mi
- 12/02/201872,595 mi
- 12/02/201974,731 mi+2,136 mi
- 13/02/202076,519 mi+1,788 mi
- 13/02/202076,519 mi
- 29/01/202177,498 mi+979 mi
- 29/01/202177,498 mi
- 28/01/202279,707 mi+2,209 mi
- 23/01/202382,192 mi+2,485 mi
- 23/01/202382,192 mi
- 12/02/202484,769 mi+2,577 mi
- 12/02/202586,934 mi+2,165 mi
- 12/02/202586,934 mi
- 12/02/202688,840 mi+1,906 mi
Average of roughly 3,312 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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