2004 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · FH04 FVZ
2004 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 23/07/2004. Recorded mileage 100,295 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,295 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1753cc
FH04 FVZ Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2025
- 100,295 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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FH04 FVZ Mileage History
- 20/07/200741,069 mi
- 17/07/200858,477 mi+17,408 mi
- 03/07/200975,255 mi+16,778 mi
- 20/07/201091,139 mi+15,884 mi
- 21/07/2011107,315 mi+16,176 mi
- 19/07/2012123,274 mi+15,959 mi
- 19/07/2012123,274 mi
- 25/07/2013135,661 mi+12,387 mi
- 24/07/2014138,818 mi+3,157 mi
- 24/07/2015141,248 mi+2,430 mi
- 22/07/2016143,536 mi+2,288 mi
- 31/07/2017146,574 mi+3,038 mi
- 24/07/201876,697 mi-69,877 mi
- 24/07/201876,697 mi
- 07/07/202079,812 mi+3,115 mi
- 21/07/202079,812 mi
- 16/03/202283,465 mi+3,653 mi
- 12/04/202385,955 mi+2,490 mi
- 25/04/202385,966 mi+11 mi
- 13/06/202487,712 mi+1,746 mi
- 12/07/202487,712 mi
- 17/07/2025100,295 mi+12,583 mi
Average of roughly 3,291 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
FH04 FVZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Focus (FH04 FVZ) between July 2007 and July 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))”; “Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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