2004 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · GF04 JRU
2004 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 143,838 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,838 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF04 JRU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/09/2023
- 143,838 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF04 JRU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Focus (GF04 JRU) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both,inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested incorrect beam image (4.1.2 (b))”.
GF04 JRU Mileage History
- 09/09/2022138,373 mi
- 12/09/2022138,376 mi+3 mi
- 13/09/2023143,838 mi+5,462 mi
Average of roughly 5,410 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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