2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · DX54 XDL
2004 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2004. Recorded mileage 128,182 miles. MOT valid until 16/10/2026. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,182 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
DX54 XDL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 128,182 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (22 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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DX54 XDL Mileage History
- 13/10/2023121,095 mi
- 10/10/2024124,928 mi+3,833 mi
- 18/10/2024124,996 mi+68 mi
- 13/10/2025128,182 mi+3,186 mi
- 14/10/2025128,182 mi
Average of roughly 3,537 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DX54 XDL 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 (DX54 XDL) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 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 (22 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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