2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · BU04 VCY
2004 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2004. Recorded mileage 126,687 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/01/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/08/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,687 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1596cc
BU04 VCY Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/01/2014
- 126,687 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 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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BU04 VCY Mileage History
- 18/01/200750,501 mi
- 15/01/200859,183 mi+8,682 mi
- 31/12/200866,362 mi+7,179 mi
- 18/01/201078,015 mi+11,653 mi
- 10/01/201194,382 mi+16,367 mi
- 14/01/2012111,796 mi+17,414 mi
- 16/01/2013120,113 mi+8,317 mi
- 17/01/2013120,115 mi+2 mi
- 18/01/2014126,687 mi+6,572 mi
- 18/01/2014126,687 mi
Average of roughly 10,883 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
BU04 VCY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Focus (BU04 VCY) between January 2007 and January 2014.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 January 2014 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: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”; “Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
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