2004 Ford Focus 1.4L Petrol · FA53 LXR
2004 Ford Focus (1.4L, petrol). First registered 26/02/2004. Recorded mileage 82,442 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/12/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,442 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1388cc
FA53 LXR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/12/2024
- 82,442 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 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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FA53 LXR Mileage History
- 10/10/202274,870 mi
- 19/10/202274,901 mi+31 mi
- 01/12/202378,475 mi+3,574 mi
- 13/12/202482,442 mi+3,967 mi
- 13/12/202482,442 mi
Average of roughly 3,480 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FA53 LXR 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 (FA53 LXR) between October 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 December 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: Suspension (22 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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: “Brake performance not tested Risk of brake pipes bursting (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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