2004 Ford Focus 2.0L Petrol · DN04 DHC
2004 Ford Focus (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 128,922 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,922 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DN04 DHC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2026
- 128,922 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DN04 DHC 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 (DN04 DHC) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 January 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 (16 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn to wire in places (5.2.3 (d)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
DN04 DHC Mileage History
- 08/01/2024107,781 mi
- 17/01/2025116,046 mi+8,265 mi
- 17/01/2025116,046 mi
- 14/01/2026128,853 mi+12,807 mi
- 17/01/2026128,922 mi+69 mi
Average of roughly 10,434 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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