2004 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · BL04 LMU
2004 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 08/06/2004. Recorded mileage 187,412 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/06/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,412 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1753cc
BL04 LMU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2022
- 187,412 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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BL04 LMU Mileage History
- 09/06/2022187,412 mi
- 10/06/2022187,412 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
BL04 LMU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Focus (BL04 LMU) between June 2022 and June 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 June 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”.
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