2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · BC53 CZE
2004 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 82,252 miles. MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,252 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BC53 CZE Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
- 82,252 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BC53 CZE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Focus (BC53 CZE) between March 2007 and September 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))”.
BC53 CZE Mileage History
- 06/03/200728,474 mi
- 12/03/200835,913 mi+7,439 mi
- 12/03/200835,913 mi
- 09/03/200944,039 mi+8,126 mi
- 08/03/201052,923 mi+8,884 mi
- 31/08/201055,207 mi+2,284 mi
- 31/08/201055,207 mi
- 30/08/201158,606 mi+3,399 mi
- 30/08/201158,606 mi
- 24/08/201260,729 mi+2,123 mi
- 24/08/201260,729 mi
- 23/08/201362,713 mi+1,984 mi
- 23/08/201362,713 mi
- 20/08/201464,841 mi+2,128 mi
- 01/09/201565,664 mi+823 mi
- 24/08/201666,381 mi+717 mi
- 10/08/201767,859 mi+1,478 mi
- 28/08/201868,897 mi+1,038 mi
- 28/08/201868,897 mi
- 04/09/201969,507 mi+610 mi
- 04/09/201969,507 mi
- 16/09/202071,214 mi+1,707 mi
- 16/09/202071,214 mi
- 20/08/202175,053 mi+3,839 mi
- 13/09/202280,203 mi+5,150 mi
- 13/09/202280,203 mi
- 05/09/202381,060 mi+857 mi
- 04/09/202481,640 mi+580 mi
- 04/09/202481,640 mi
- 23/09/202581,955 mi+315 mi
- 01/09/202682,252 mi+297 mi
- 01/09/202682,252 mi
Average of roughly 2,759 miles per year across 32 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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