2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · BC53 CXU
2004 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 141,591 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,591 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BC53 CXU Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2023
- 141,591 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BC53 CXU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Focus (BC53 CXU) between August 2006 and September 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced s”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
BC53 CXU Mileage History
- 21/08/200633,649 mi
- 21/08/200743,143 mi+9,494 mi
- 07/08/200852,940 mi+9,797 mi
- 19/08/200960,053 mi+7,113 mi
- 06/08/201068,495 mi+8,442 mi
- 18/08/201176,869 mi+8,374 mi
- 31/07/201281,027 mi+4,158 mi
- 26/07/201386,548 mi+5,521 mi
- 26/07/201494,532 mi+7,984 mi
- 12/08/2015101,486 mi+6,954 mi
- 13/08/2016107,487 mi+6,001 mi
- 12/08/2017111,478 mi+3,991 mi
- 11/08/2018113,777 mi+2,299 mi
- 11/08/2018113,777 mi
- 10/08/2019116,019 mi+2,242 mi
- 10/08/2019116,019 mi
- 12/08/2020119,133 mi+3,114 mi
- 15/08/2020119,136 mi+3 mi
- 28/08/2021122,613 mi+3,477 mi
- 24/08/2022131,105 mi+8,492 mi
- 06/09/2023141,591 mi+10,486 mi
Average of roughly 6,333 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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