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2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · EF53 VMD

EF53 VMD

2004 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20/02/2004. Recorded mileage 93,023 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2004 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 26/02/2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
93,023 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 26/02/2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2004
Engine
1596cc

EF53 VMD Key Findings

  • 21 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 20/02/2024
  • 93,023 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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EF53 VMD Mileage History

  1. 07/03/200722,686 mi
  2. 23/01/200829,500 mi+6,814 mi
  3. 13/01/200931,933 mi+2,433 mi
  4. 11/01/201033,727 mi+1,794 mi
  5. 18/01/201136,329 mi+2,602 mi
  6. 09/01/201238,737 mi+2,408 mi
  7. 09/01/201238,737 mi
  8. 07/01/201341,726 mi+2,989 mi
  9. 06/01/201444,915 mi+3,189 mi
  10. 19/01/201547,631 mi+2,716 mi
  11. 12/01/201649,808 mi+2,177 mi
  12. 17/01/201757,526 mi+7,718 mi
  13. 25/01/201868,038 mi+10,512 mi
  14. 27/02/201977,676 mi+9,638 mi
  15. 19/02/202081,052 mi+3,376 mi
  16. 19/02/202081,052 mi
  17. 19/02/202183,197 mi+2,145 mi
  18. 23/02/202183,197 mi
  19. 21/02/202286,503 mi+3,306 mi
  20. 21/02/202389,866 mi+3,363 mi
  21. 20/02/202493,023 mi+3,157 mi

Average of roughly 4,148 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.

EF53 VMD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 16:53
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Focus (EF53 VMD) between March 2007 and February 2024.

The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 20 February 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 29 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: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.

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