2004 Ford Focus 2.0L Petrol · BL53 DFK
2004 Ford Focus (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 98,603 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,603 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL53 DFK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 98,603 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BL53 DFK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Focus (BL53 DFK) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
BL53 DFK Mileage History
- 13/10/202393,658 mi
- 07/10/202496,515 mi+2,857 mi
- 08/10/202496,531 mi+16 mi
- 09/10/202598,598 mi+2,067 mi
- 09/10/202598,603 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 2,484 miles per year across 5 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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