2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · FG04 AEP
2004 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 129,637 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,637 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG04 AEP Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2023
- 129,637 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG04 AEP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Focus (FG04 AEP) between February 2007 and June 2023.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounting detached (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
FG04 AEP Mileage History
- 23/02/200729,133 mi
- 26/02/200729,023 mi-110 mi
- 13/06/200730,127 mi+1,104 mi
- 17/07/200730,270 mi+143 mi
- 10/07/200835,639 mi+5,369 mi
- 16/07/200941,898 mi+6,259 mi
- 08/07/201047,610 mi+5,712 mi
- 07/07/201152,069 mi+4,459 mi
- 12/07/201256,561 mi+4,492 mi
- 12/07/201361,914 mi+5,353 mi
- 10/07/201467,885 mi+5,971 mi
- 16/07/201572,296 mi+4,411 mi
- 07/07/201676,126 mi+3,830 mi
- 13/07/201781,317 mi+5,191 mi
- 10/07/201885,799 mi+4,482 mi
- 08/07/201989,925 mi+4,126 mi
- 10/07/201989,925 mi
- 19/06/202093,788 mi+3,863 mi
- 19/06/202093,788 mi
- 09/06/2021100,408 mi+6,620 mi
- 01/06/2022112,240 mi+11,832 mi
- 07/06/2022112,334 mi+94 mi
- 03/06/2023129,637 mi+17,303 mi
Average of roughly 6,176 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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