2004 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · BN04 AFX

The 2004 Ford Focus presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 20 March 2026 at 177,329 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the last three years. The record shows no defects, advisories, or mechanical faults at any test. A buyer should note the vehicle failed on 18 March 2026 and 20 March 2025 immediately before passing the next day on both occasions, yet the tester logged no defects on the failure certificates, which points to administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than a worsening mechanical condition. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical 8,060 miles per year for a 22-year-old vehicle, with the odometer reading 171,609 miles in March 2024, 174,842 miles in March 2025, and 177,329 miles in March 2026. The annual increments of roughly 3,200 miles confirm light-to-moderate use with no rapid accumulation or unexplained gaps. The sparse, clean record gives little evidence of neglected consumable replacement, though the absence of advisories across this high-mileage period suggests the tester may not have scrutinised wear items closely. Given the repeated same-day fail-then-pass pattern with no recorded faults, a buyer should verify the V5C and MOT failure reasons in person, as the DVSA entries alone do not explain those rejections. Inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and subframe corrosion manually, since a 177,000-mile Focus of this era commonly develops structural rust and worn dampers that a cursory test might omit. Confirm the exhaust emissions and tyre tread depth meet limits, and check for binding calipers given the age of the braking system.