2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · BC53 CWD
2004 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 161,173 miles. MOT expired on 12 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,173 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BC53 CWD Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2023
- 161,173 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (34 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BC53 CWD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Focus (BC53 CWD) between February 2006 and August 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (34 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
BC53 CWD Mileage History
- 10/02/200631,405 mi
- 12/02/200741,072 mi+9,667 mi
- 15/02/200851,442 mi+10,370 mi
- 06/03/200961,218 mi+9,776 mi
- 09/03/201068,648 mi+7,430 mi
- 09/03/201068,648 mi
- 05/03/201175,530 mi+6,882 mi
- 07/03/201175,577 mi+47 mi
- 05/03/201282,969 mi+7,392 mi
- 05/03/201282,969 mi
- 06/03/201389,974 mi+7,005 mi
- 06/03/201389,974 mi
- 23/09/201499,570 mi+9,596 mi
- 23/09/201499,570 mi
- 14/08/2015109,434 mi+9,864 mi
- 14/07/2016115,632 mi+6,198 mi
- 14/07/2016115,632 mi
- 17/07/2017121,619 mi+5,987 mi
- 16/07/2018126,643 mi+5,024 mi
- 15/07/2019132,965 mi+6,322 mi
- 16/07/2020140,848 mi+7,883 mi
- 13/08/2021149,319 mi+8,471 mi
- 13/08/2021149,322 mi+3 mi
- 08/08/2022155,089 mi+5,767 mi
- 10/08/2023161,173 mi+6,084 mi
- 11/08/2023161,173 mi
Average of roughly 7,416 miles per year across 26 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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