2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · BV04 AVD

The most recent MOT test on 17 November 2022 recorded a failure at 170,623 miles, yet the DVSA entry lists no defects. Prior to that, the vehicle failed twice on the same day in November 2021 at 158,785 miles and once in November 2020 at 150,327 miles, all with no defects logged. This pattern shows a worsening administrative trend where the car repeatedly fails without recorded faults, suggesting either data-entry omissions at the testing station or presentation failures such as documentation. Roadworthiness cannot be confirmed from a clean pass alone, and the latest failure leaves the current status uncertain given no test exists since late 2022. The odometer climbed from 150,327 miles on 16 November 2020 to 158,785 miles by 6 November 2021, then to 170,623 miles by 17 November 2022. That equates to roughly 8,000 to 12,000 miles per year across those intervals, consistent with the vehicle's 22-year average of about 7,756 miles annually. The record is sparse, with only five entries and no advisories or defect notes across any test, so no wear trends on consumables or mechanical items are documented. A buyer should commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and corrosion on the 2004 Ford Focus, as the MOT history offers no visibility on underbody condition at this mileage. The absence of recorded brake, suspension, or exhaust emissions faults does not confirm their health. Given the repeated no-defect failures, verify the V5C and test certificates match the DVSA log before purchase. Mechanically, treat the 170,623-mile drivetrain as unverified. Inspect coil springs, suspension bushes, and brake discs for fatigue. The tester flagged nothing, but a 22-year-old vehicle with this use will likely show worn components not captured by the sparse record.