2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · FM04 ABX
2004 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 150,288 miles. MOT expired on 10 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (03 Oct 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,288 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FM04 ABX Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2024
- 150,288 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM04 ABX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Focus (FM04 ABX) between May 2007 and December 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 11 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 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 linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
FM04 ABX Mileage History
- 02/05/200750,114 mi
- 02/05/200750,114 mi
- 29/01/200851,450 mi+1,336 mi
- 05/08/200851,457 mi+7 mi
- 15/07/200961,044 mi+9,587 mi
- 22/07/201072,932 mi+11,888 mi
- 07/07/201182,189 mi+9,257 mi
- 07/07/201182,189 mi
- 02/08/201291,641 mi+9,452 mi
- 09/08/201291,714 mi+73 mi
- 30/10/201292,500 mi+786 mi
- 04/11/201396,565 mi+4,065 mi
- 04/11/201396,565 mi
- 17/02/2015101,516 mi+4,951 mi
- 16/03/2016107,494 mi+5,978 mi
- 17/03/2016107,494 mi
- 14/11/2017112,774 mi+5,280 mi
- 14/11/2017112,774 mi
- 13/11/2018119,315 mi+6,541 mi
- 27/11/2019125,406 mi+6,091 mi
- 26/11/2020128,296 mi+2,890 mi
- 26/11/2021129,843 mi+1,547 mi
- 26/11/2021129,843 mi
- 26/11/2022139,377 mi+9,534 mi
- 04/12/2023147,602 mi+8,225 mi
- 11/12/2024150,288 mi+2,686 mi
- 11/12/2024150,288 mi
Average of roughly 5,687 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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