2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · BV04 BFL
2004 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 125,843 miles. MOT valid until 20 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,843 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BV04 BFL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 125,843 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BV04 BFL Mileage History
- 23/01/2024120,385 mi
- 24/01/2025123,713 mi+3,328 mi
- 30/01/2025123,714 mi+1 mi
- 22/05/2026125,843 mi+2,129 mi
- 22/05/2026125,843 mi
Average of roughly 2,345 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BV04 BFL 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 (BV04 BFL) between January 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2026 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 (23 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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