2004 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · EX04 FPY
2004 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 139,205 miles. MOT expired on 08 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Dec 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,205 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX04 FPY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/11/2021
- 139,205 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX04 FPY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Focus (EX04 FPY) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
EX04 FPY Mileage History
- 08/11/2021139,197 mi
- 08/11/2021139,205 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 13,445 miles per year across 2 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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