2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · CE54 HDC
2004 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15/09/2004. Recorded mileage 143,798 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,798 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
CE54 HDC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2025
- 143,798 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 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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CE54 HDC Mileage History
- 14/09/2023143,698 mi
- 15/09/2023143,698 mi
- 28/09/2024143,698 mi
- 28/09/2024143,698 mi
- 30/08/2025143,798 mi+100 mi
Average of roughly 51 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CE54 HDC 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 (CE54 HDC) between September 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 August 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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