2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · CF53 LBU
2004 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 102,803 miles. MOT expired on 26 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,803 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CF53 LBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2024
- 102,803 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CF53 LBU 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 LBU) between April 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 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: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Emissions unable to be completed eml light on not running properly (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
CF53 LBU Mileage History
- 28/04/202293,561 mi
- 26/04/202398,521 mi+4,960 mi
- 27/04/202398,521 mi
- 19/04/2024102,754 mi+4,233 mi
- 22/04/2024102,803 mi+49 mi
Average of roughly 4,657 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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