2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · CF53 AVU
2004 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 146,105 miles. MOT expired on 13 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18 Jan 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,105 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CF53 AVU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2024
- 146,105 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CF53 AVU 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 (CF53 AVU) between January 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 2024 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), Tyres (8 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced a”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”.
CF53 AVU Mileage History
- 20/01/2022131,295 mi
- 03/01/2023132,736 mi+1,441 mi
- 14/03/2023132,748 mi+12 mi
- 23/02/2024146,105 mi+13,357 mi
- 23/02/2024146,105 mi
Average of roughly 7,079 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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